An IV of 975 mL is ordered to infuse in 7 hours at a rate of…
An IV of 975 mL is ordered to infuse in 7 hours at a rate of 25 gtt/min. Drop factor: 15 gtt/mL. After 3.5 hours, you notice that 425 mL has infused. Round both answers to the nearest whole number. What will be the new recalculated rate using the same tubing in mL/hr? [BLANK-1] What will be the new recalculated rate using the same tubing in gtt/min? [BLANK-2]
Read DetailsStroke Protocol: Administer a bolus with heparin 80 units pe…
Stroke Protocol: Administer a bolus with heparin 80 units per kilogram of body weight and start IV infusion at 18 units/kg/hr. The client’s weight: 198 lb. (Do not round converted weight.) [BLANK-1] How many units will the nurse administer for the bolus dose? [BLANK-2] How many units per hour will the nurse administer for the IV infusion?
Read DetailsOrder: Infuse 1.85 L D5 ½ NS at 200 mL/hr. Drop factor: 10 g…
Order: Infuse 1.85 L D5 ½ NS at 200 mL/hr. Drop factor: 10 gtt/mL. [BLANK-1] At what rate, in gtt/min, will the medication be delivered? Express final answer to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-2] The infusion was started at 0615, at what time will the infusion be completed? Express final answer in military time.
Read DetailsA child weighing 21.6 kg has an order for 500 mg of a medica…
A child weighing 21.6 kg has an order for 500 mg of a medication in 100 mL of D5W q12h. The normal dosage range is 40–50 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h. [BLANK-1] What is the ordered 24-hour dose, in milligrams? [BLANK-2] Is the ordered dose safe? (Answer Yes or No)
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