This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Client is prescribed 250 mL of normal saline to infuse over 4 hours via gravity. The facility ... (Read 41 times)

TFauchery

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jun 25, 2018
client is prescribed 250 mL of normal saline to infuse over 4 hours via gravity. The facility supplies gravity tubing with a drip factor of 15 drops/mL.
 
  At what rate (drops/min) should the nurse set the infusion to deliver? (Record your answer using a whole number.)
  _____ drops/min

Question 2

A client is prescribed 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 24 hours. At what rate should the nurse set the pump (mL/hr) to deliver this infusion? (Record your answer using a whole number.) ____ mL/hr
 
  What is the answer?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

TDubDCFL

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
16 drops/min

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
42
1000 mL  24 hours = 41.6 mL/hr.


TFauchery

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.

Normal and mutant homeotic gene action in Arabidopsis Normal and mutant homeotic gene action in Arabidopsis
Retinopathy. Illustration of a normal retina (left) and a diseased retina (right). The diseased reti Retinopathy. Illustration of a normal retina (left) and a diseased retina (right). The diseased reti
Asthma. (a) A normal bronchiole. (b) An asthmatic bronchiole. During an asthma “attack,” the bronchi Asthma. (a) A normal bronchiole. (b) An asthmatic bronchiole. During an asthma “attack,” the bronchi
Apply the substance to the client’s posterior leg with one smooth stroke. To stabilize the ... Apply the substance to the client’s posterior leg with one smooth stroke. To stabilize the ...
The client is positioned for the examination The client is positioned for the examination
The deadline is in 2 hours somebody can help me, please!!! The deadline is in 2 hours somebody can help me, please!!!
Video: Introduction to Photolithography - WC, BLF, PA, Hard and Soft baking

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library