A patient is to receive 1000 mL intravenously of dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution in 8 hours. When you check the intravenous (IV) bag after 2 hours, 700 mL remain in the bag. How many milliliters have already infused?
a. 100
b. 300
c. 700
d. 1000
ANS: B
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