Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes one liter of 0.9% saline to infuse over 6 hours. How many mL per hour will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct answer
167 mL/hr
Rationale
Convert 1 liter to 1000 mL. Divide by 6 hours: 1000 mL ├â┬À 6 hr = 166.67 mL/hr, rounded to 167 mL/hr.