Order: Regular insulin 10 units/hr IV Available: Regular insulin 100 units in 250 mL NS The IV flow rate to deliver this dosage is _______________
a. 25 mL/hr
b. 9 mL/hr
c. 18 mL/hr
d. 28 mL/hr
ANS: A
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