Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client with persistent variable decelerations despite intrauterine resuscitation, ordered amnioinfusion of 250 ml 0.9% Sodium Chloride over 30 minutes.How many ml/hr will the nurse program the IV pump for?
Correct answer
500 mL/hr
Rationale
250 mL over 30 minutes (0.5 hours) equals 250 / 0.5 = 500 mL/hr.