Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV infusion 1000 mL bag at a rate of 200 mL/hr for a client who has renal calculi. The nurse should expect the IV pump to infuse over how many hours?
Correct answer
5
Rationale
To calculate the infusion time, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the rate (200 mL/hr): 1000 ├À 200 = 5 hours.