The client is prescribed D5W 500 mL IV toinfuse over 12 hours. How many mL/hr will the client receive? . Round to the nearest whole number
What will be an ideal response?
42 mL/hr
Global Rationale: mL/hr = 500 mL/12 hours. The client will receive 41.6 or 42 mL/hr.
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