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The physician orders 1 liter of Dextrose 5% in 0.45% Normal Saline (D51/2 NS) at 125 ml/he. What is the infusion time of the IV fluid?
Infusion time = 8 hr
Explanation
To calculate infusion time of the IV fluid, we can use the formula,
Infusion time =
Total volume ordered(mL) / rate of infusion(mL/hr)
Here, total volume ordered = 1 litre = 1000 mL
Rate of infusion = 125 mL/hr
Infusion time = 1000/125 = 8 hr