The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of intravenous dexamethasone (Decadron)to a client after craniotomy.The pharmacy supplies dexamethasone 40 mcg in 20 mL normal saline to be administered over 15 minutes.The nurse sets the IV pump at a rate of _____ mL/hr.

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The Answer of The nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed dose of intravenous dexamethasone (Decadron)to a client after craniotomy.The pharmacy supplies dexamethasone 40 mcg in 20 mL normal saline to be administered over 15 minutes.The nurse sets the IV pump at a rate of _____ mL/hr.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Prescribed Dose of Intravenous