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You are caring for a patient with a history of CHF that was admitted for dehydration....

You are caring for a patient with a history of CHF that was admitted for dehydration. The provider orders a 1 L bag of Normal Saline to be given at a rate of 85mL/hr. Following administration of that bag, you are to discontinue the IV to prevent the patient from experiencing fluid overload. If you start the bag at 8:20am, what time will the bag finish?

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  infusion time (hr) = total volume (mL) ÷ flow rate (mL/hr)

  infusion time (hr) = 1000 (mL) ÷ 85 (mL/hr)

1000  ÷ 85 = 11.76

That means 12 hours 16 minuts

Starting Time = 8 : 20 am

Finishing time = 8 :20 + infusion time

=8 : 36 pm

FINISHING TIME OF INFUSION = 8 : 36 PM

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