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A client with a complaint of dehydration has been admitted into the medical floor. Sodium chloride 1000ml IV to infuse over 12 hrs has been ordered by the admitting Physician. How many ml/hr should you administer? (Round to the nearest whole number) ml/hr

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A. 83 ✓ Correct Answer

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👉To calculate the infusion rate:

💁‍♂️1000 mL ÷ 12 hours = 83.3 mL/hr, which rounds to 83 mL/hr.

✔This is a basic IV calculation needed for safe fluid administration, especially important in cases of dehydration where over- or under-infusion can have significant effects on hemodynamic status and electrolyte balance.

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A client with a complaint of dehydration has been admitted into the medical floor. Sodium chloride 1000ml IV to infuse over 12 hrs has been ordered by the admitting Physician. How many ml/hr should you administer? (Round to the nearest whole number) ml/hr

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