A patient must receive 1,000 mL of IV fluid over 8 hours using an electronic infusion pump. What rate should the nurse set?
Correct answer: B. 125 mL per hour
- A. 100 mL per hour
- B. 125 mL per hour
- C. 150 mL per hour
- D. 175 mL per hour
Explanation
The rate is calculated as 1,000 mL divided by 8 hours, which equals 125 mL per hour. Setting 100 mL per hour would deliver the fluid too slowly, while the higher rates would finish it too early.
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IV therapy covers crystalloid and colloid fluids, electrolyte replacement, maintenance and resuscitation fluids, infusion equipment and complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, fluid overload and electrolyte imbalance. Blood transfusion content includes compatibility, cross matching, administration precautions and recognition of haemolytic, febrile and allergic reactions, distinct from ordinary IV fluid reactions.
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