The order 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 IV tubing available is 10 gtt/mL.What is the setting for the infusion device?

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For use of EID for infusion,turn on power button,select required drops per minute or volume per hour,close door to control chamber,and press start button.In this case,500 mL/4 hr = 125 mL/hr.

The Order Is for the Patient to Receive 500 ML