The prescription is for the patient to receive 500 mL over 4 hours.The nurse has an electronic infusion device (EID)in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion.The intravenous (IV)tubing available is 10 gtt/mL.What is the setting for the infusion device?

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To infuse 500 mL over 4 hours, the infusion rate should be 500 mL ÷ 4 hours = 125 mL per hour.

The Prescription Is for the Patient to Receive 500 ML