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Practice Question

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is pregnant and has a prescription for dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL IV to infuse over 4 hr. The nurse should ensure that the IV pump is set to administer how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

63

Rationale:

🧮The prescription is for 250 mL over 4 hours.

🕒Divide the total volume by the time: 250 ÷ 4 = 62.5, rounded to 63 mL/hr.

💉This ensures the client receives the correct amount of fluid each hour.

✅Proper IV rate settings are crucial to ensure controlled and safe infusion.

📌Core Message

Ensure precise rounding when calculating IV infusion rates for safe administration.

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  • Domain: DOSAGE CALCULATION (LPN ati)
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