Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to start an IV infusion of lactated Ringer's for a client who sustained a burn injury. The client is prescribed 5,200 mL of fluid over the first 24 hr. How many mL/hr should the nurse set the pump to infuse for the first 8 hr?
Correct answer
325 mL/hr
Rationale
In burn management, half the total fluid (5200 / 2 = 2600 mL) is given in the first 8 hours. Drip rate = Total volume / Duration = 2600 / 8 = 325 mL/hr.