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2125004343 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient has orders to receive 3,000 mL of IV fluid at a rate of 150 mL/h. If the infusion starts at 08:00, when would it be finished?

A) 20:00
B) 23:00
C) 01:00
D) 04:00

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer a digitalizing dosage of digoxin to a geriatric patient. What factors will the nurse assess for first to avoid digoxin toxicity? (Select all that apply.)

A) Renal function
B) Low body mass
C) Hydration
D) Assessment of pulse
E) Cognitive function

cswans24 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:

Amount of fluid to infuse = 3,000 mL; rate of infusion = 150 mL. 3,000 150 mL = 20 hours to infuse. There are 24 hours in a day 20 hours = 4 hours. The infusion will complete in 4 hours before 08:00 (08:00 04:00 = 04:00 hour) so the infusion completes at 04:00.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Feedback:
Factors that may contribute to elevated digoxin levels include impaired renal function, low body mass, and dehydration. Assessment of pulse and cognitive function are always important when caring for a geriatric patient, but they will not contribute to elevated digoxin levels.