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The patient needs an IV of D5½NS at 0800. The solution is provided in one liter bags. Initially a bolus of 300 ml is to infuse over 30 minutes. After the bolus is infused the flow rate will be set at 70 ml/hr. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 15 gtt/ml. What time will the nurse need to hang a new bag of D5½NS? Enter answer in military time (24-hour clock time).
The physician orders 25 ml of Albumisol 25% to infuse IV over 30 minutes. Albumisol comes in a 50 ml vial. It will be added to 50 ml NS and infused over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 10 gtt/ml. What is the flow rate (ml/hr)?
The physician orders 25 ml of Albumisol 25% to infuse IV over 30 minutes. Albumisol comes in a 50 ml vial. It will be added to 50 ml NS and infused over 30 minutes. The drop factor is 10 gtt/ml. What is the drip rate (gtt/min)?
What time will the nurse need to hang a new bag of D5½NS?
Answer: The nurse need to hang a new bag of D5½NS at 1830Hrs.
What is the flow rate (ml/hr)?
Answer: 150ml/hr
What is the drip rate (gtt/min)?
Answer: 25gtt/min