A child weighs 33 lb and has an order for D5 ½ NS to be infused at 8 mL/kg/hour. How many milliliters per hour should the nurse infuse the IV solution?
A) 80
B) 100
C) 120
D) 140

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Use the equivalent: 1 kg = 2.2 lb. Convert pounds to kilograms: 33 lb/2.2 = 15 kg. Multiply the child's weight (15 kg) by the ordered rate (8 mL/kg/hour) = 15 * 8 = 120 mL/hour.

A Child Weighs 33 Lb and Has an Order for D5