Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
The client with DM is to receive insulin IV at 1.5 units per hour. The insulin bag contains 10 units of insulin in 100 mL of NS. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
10 units : 100 mL :: 1.5 units : X mL; 10X = 150; X = 1.5 mL/hr.