A physician prescribed an IV solution, 500 mL of 0.9% NS with 25 g of an antibiotic, to run over 8 hours. What percent of the IV fluids would be given each hour?
A) 10
B) 12.5
C) 15
D) 18.5

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To estimate what percent of the IV fluid is given each hour, first determine the amount of IV solution that would be given hourly: divide 500 mL/8 hours = 62.5 mL/hour. Next, divide the hourly amount by the total amount = 62.5/500 = 0.125 mL/hour/500 mL. Change the decimal to a percent by moving the decimal point two places to the right and then writing the percent sign. Therefore, 0.125 = 12.5%.

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