Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
The healthcare provider prescribes regular insulin 8 units/hr intravenously (IV). The IV solution contains 100 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of 0.9% normal saline. How many mL/hr should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The solution is 100 units in 100 mL, or 1 unit/mL. For 8 units/hr, the pump should be set to 8 mL/hr.