The physician has ordered IV fluids for a dehydrated hospital patient. The order specifies that the patient should receive 220 mL of IV fluid per hour. Over the course of 6 hours, the patient will receive ________ of IV fluid.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1.32 L
1,000 mL = 1 L
, so the patient will receive 0.22 L in 1 hour. Over 6 hours, the patient will receive 0.22 L × 6 = 1.32 L.
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