An IV of Pitocin 15 units in 250 mL D5NS is infusing at 15 mL/hr. The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 15 units/hr
b. 0.15 milliunits/min
c. 15 milliunits/min
d. 150 milliunits/hr
ANS: C
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