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The client diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has undergone surgery for a hiatal hernia repair. The client has a nasogastric tube in place. Intravenous fluid replacement is to be at 125 mL/hr plus the amount of drainage. The drainage from 0800 to 0900 is 45 mL. At which rate should the IV pump be set for the next hour?
Correct answer
170
Rationale
Base rate (125 mL/hr) + drainage (45 mL) = 170 mL/hr for the next hour.