A patient is to receive 1000 mL intravenously of dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's solution in 8 hours.When the nurse checks the intravenous (IV)bag after 2 hours,700 mL remain in the bag.How many milliliters have already infused?

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The amount infused is equal to the starting amount (1000 mL)minus the amount remaining in the IV bag or other container (700 mL).1000 - 700 = 300 mL have infused.

A Patient Is to Receive 1000 ML Intravenously of Dextrose