An IV of 1 g of aminophylline in 500 mL NS is infusing at 22 mL...

An IV of 1 g of aminophylline in 500 mL NS is infusing at 22 mL / hr. The doctor ordered 44 mg / hr of IV aminophylline. The best action of the nurse is to:

continue to monitor the IV infusion.

adjust the IV to 66 mL / hr.

adjust the IV to 44 mL / hr.

adjust the IV to 11 mL / hr.

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Expert Solution

The available total volume is 500 ml.
The total strength is 1 g ( 1000 mg)
The doctors order is 44 mg / hr

solution;
Amount to be given = ( desired dose x total volume ) / strength available
= ( 44 x 500 ) / 1000
= 22 ml / hr

In this condition already the client is receiving with the flow rate of 22 ml / hr . So the Answer would be
Continue to monitor the IV infusion.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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