An IV of Pitocin 20 units in 1,000 mL D5NS is infusing at 9 mL/hr. The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 9 units/hr
b. 90 milliunits/hr
c. 30 milliunits/min
d. 3 milliunits/min
ANS: D
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