Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Two nurses are confirming the dose of an insulin infusion for a client in DKA. The current rate of the client's infusion is 13 mL/hr. At this institution, continuous insulin infusions are mixed with 75 units of insulin in 150 mL of normal saline. What dose (units/hour) is the client currently receiving? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
6.5
Rationale
Insulin concentration is 75 units/150 mL = 0.5 units/mL. At 13 mL/hr, the dose is 0.5 ├âÔÇö 13 = 6.5 units/hr.