RN HESI Dosage Calculations II
RN HESI Dosage Calculations II ( 55 Questions)
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Question 19 :
The healthcare provider prescribed 2 liters of 5% Dextrose in water (DW) to infuse in 24 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: ["83 mL\/hour"]
- Calculate the total volume of fluid to be infused: 2 liters = 2000 mL - Divide the total volume by the infusion time: 2000 mL / 24 hours = 83.33 mL/hour - Round to the nearest whole number: 83 mL/hour
- The infusion pump should be programmed to deliver 83 mL/hour of 5% DW