Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1,200 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
150 mL/hr
Rationale
Rate: 1,200 mL ├À 8 hr = 150 mL/hr.