Insert the correct responses. Round weights to the nearest t…
Insert the correct responses. Round weights to the nearest tenth, milligrams to the nearest tenth, mL/hr and gtt/min to the nearest whole number. If mL is less than one round to the hundredths place, greater than 1 mL round to the tenths. A postoperative patient has Kefzol 1 g ordered q 8 hours. The Kefzol is dissolved in 50 ml of D5W and is to be infused over 30 minutes. The tubing drop factor is 60gtt/ml. How many gtt/min should be given? __________ gtt/min
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Insert the correct responses. Round weights to the nearest tenth, milligrams to the nearest tenth, mL/hr and gtt/min to the nearest whole number. If mL is less than one round to the hundredths place, greater than 1 mL round to the tenths. The nurse is caring for a client who has dehydration and is prescribed an infusion of IV lactated Ringer solution. Medication administration record Allergies: None Medications Time Lactated Ringer solution: 1500 mL IV once NOW, infuse over 3 hr Tubing Available: 15 gtt/mL At what rate in drops per minute (gtt/min) should the nurse infuse the solution? ___________ gtt/min
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