A health care provider prescribes dopamine (Intropin),5 mcg/kg/min in a continuous intravenous (IV)infusion for a child in shock.The child weighs 25 kg.The medication is available as dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml.The nurse prepares to calculate the rate.How many milliliters per hour will the nurse set the IV infusion pump to deliver 5 mcg/kg/min? Fill in the blank.Round to one decimal place.
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