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Ordered 0.0004 kL D5W IV to infuse in 552 min by infusion pump. What is the...

Ordered 0.0004 kL D5W IV to infuse in 552 min by infusion pump. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hr?

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Volume (mL) / time (hr)= Y (Flow Rate in mL/hr)

Convert 552 min to hr.

min → hr    ( ÷ by 60 )

552 min ÷ 60 = 9.2 hr

Convert 0.0004 kL to mL.

mcL ← mL ← L ← kL    ( x by 1,000 )

0.0004 kL x 1,000 x 1,000 = 400 mL

400 ml /9.2 hr = 43.5 ml / hr

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