Order: Regular insulin 12 units/hr IV Available: Regular insulin 150 units in 150 mL NS The IV flow rate to deliver this dosage is _______________
a. 12 mL/hr
b. 10 mL/hr
c. 22 mL/hr
d. 5 mL/hr
ANS: A
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