Directions: Determine the infusion time for the following IV. State time in both traditional and military time. Round minutes to the nearest whole number of minutes
750 mL lactated Ringer solution at 80 mL/hr
a. Determine the infusion time: _____
b. The IV was started at 7:00 AM. When will the infusion be complete? _____
ANS:
a. 750 mL ÷ 80 mL/hr = 9.38 hr
60 min × 0.38 hr = 22.8 = 23 min
Infusion time: 9 hr 23 min
b. 4:23 PM; 1623
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