The nurse administers a bolus of lidocaine and follows it with a continuous infusion at what rate?
A) 0.25 to 0.75 mg/min
B) 1 to 4 mg/min
C) 6 to 8 mg/min
D) 10 to 20 mg/min
B
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Lidocaine may be delivered at 1 to 4 mg/min after a bolus. Therefore, the other options are incorrect.
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