The nurse plans to administer normal saline to a patient with systemic inflammatory response syndrome SIRS) and hypotension. At which rate would the nurse anticipate administering this fluid?

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In SIRS and hypotension, the patient requires rapid fluid resuscitation. The initial fluid therapy is typically administered at a rate of 500mL/hr until an appropriate response is achieved. The other options mentioned are not appropriate for this situation.

The Nurse Plans to Administer Normal Saline to a Patient