Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringers to be infused IV over 8 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Calculation: 1000 mL ├â┬À 8 hours = 125 mL/hr, ensuring accurate infusion rate.