In: Nursing
The patient is ordered Magnesium Sulfate 4gm/hr IV. Pharmacy sends 40gm of Magnesium in 1000mL of LR. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump to infuse (mL/hr)?
Given
Medication :Magnesium Sulphate
Dose :4gm/hr
Route:IV
Available
Magnesium 40gm/1000ml LR
Thereby when 40gm=1000ml LR
Then 4gm=??
Cross multiply and divide
= 100ml (4×1000÷40)
The nurse should set the IV at 100ml/hr to achieve the ordered dose of 4gm