An IV fluid of 1000 mL of lactated Ringer’s (LR) solution was started in a patient at 8:00 AM and was scheduled to run for 8 hours. At 11:00 AM, 800 mL of the fluid remained in the bag. At what rate of flow, in drops/minute, should the remaining fluid be regulated using an IV set that delivers 15 drops/mL to complete the administration of the fluid in the scheduled time?
An IV fluid of 1000 mL of lactated Ringer’s (LR) solution was started in a patient at 8:00 AM and was scheduled to run for 8 hours. At 11:00 AM, 800 mL of the fluid remained in the bag. At what rate of flow, in drops/minute, should the remaining fluid be regulated using an IV set that delivers 15 drops/mL to complete the administration of the fluid in the scheduled time?
Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
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An IV fluid of 1000 mL of lactated Ringer’s (LR) solution was started in a patient at 8:00 AM and was
scheduled to run for 8 hours. At 11:00 AM, 800 mL of the fluid remained in the bag. At what rate of
flow, in drops/minute, should the remaining fluid be regulated using an IV set that delivers 15
drops/mL to complete the administration of the fluid in the scheduled time?
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