A nurse is preparing to infuse IV fluids for an infant. If the infant's total daily fluid need is 1,480 mL, and the infant is to receive 30% of those fluids from the IV, at what mL/hr flow rate will the nurse set the pump? Round your answer to the nearest tenth milliliter.
A) 44.4 mL/hr
B) 440 mL/hr
C) 18.5 mL/hr
D) 185 mL/hr

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First, calculate 30% of the total daily fluid need: 30% of 1,480 mL = 0.30 * 1,480 mL = 444 mL. Then, divide this amount by 24 hours to find the hourly rate: 444 mL / 24 hours = 18.5 mL/hr.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Infuse IV Fluids for an Infant