A medicated IVPB of 50 mL is ordered to be infused over 20 minutes. What flow rate will the nurse set on the EID in mL per hr? Estimate: DA equation Evaluation
What will be an ideal response?
150 mL per hr (20 min ? 3 = 60 min) (50 mL x 3 = 150 mL)
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