A physician orders an infusion of 1000 mL of 5% dextrose in 0.45% NS to be completed in 8 hours.The IV delivery system's drop factor is 20 gtt.How many mL/hr should the nurse set the electronic infusion pump to deliver the infusion?

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To calculate the mL/hr for the infusion, divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the total time in hours (8 hours). 1000 mL / 8 hours = 125 mL/hr.

A Physician Orders an Infusion of 1000 ML of 5