Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer total parental nutrition (TPN) 1800 mL to infuse over 24 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
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: 75. To calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr, divide the total volume to be infused (1800 mL) by the total time in hours (24 hr). This gives us 1800 mL / 24 hr = 75 mL/hr. This ensures the TPN is delivered at the prescribed rate over the 24-hour period. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the infusion rate required for the TPN infusion. Option E, F, and G are not applicable as they are not provided as choices.