A patient must receive 3000 mL of intravenous fluid over 24 hours. What infusion rate is needed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 125 mL/hour
- Step 1: Rate = volume / time.
- Step 2: 3000 / 24 = 125.0 mL/hour.
Answer
125 mL/hour.
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