In: Nursing
Doctor's order = 25mg /hour.
Dose ordered per minute = 25/60 mg/ minutes Dose ordered per minute
= 0.416mg / minute
Dose on hand = 500mg/ 500ml
= 1 mg/ ml
25mg/60mnt x 500mg/500ml
=0.416mg / minute
The patient will recieve 0.416 mg / minute