In: Nursing
Directions: For the following questions, calculate mL per hr for an electronic infusion device. Ordered: 1000 mL NS in 12 hr.
_____ml/hr
Given,
Ordered: 1000 mL NS(normal saline) in 12 hr.
Volume of NS solution = 1000 ml
Infusion time = 12 hr
Flow rate ( ml/hr) = volume of NS solution in ml/ infusion time in hour
= 1000 ml/12 hr
= 83.33 ml/hr
= 83 ml/ hr [ rounded to nearest whole number]
Therefore, flow rate = 83 ml/hr
Answer is 83 ml/hr