The client is to receive cephalexin (Ancef) 500 mg in 50 mL of normal saline intravenous piggyback. The medication is to infuse over 30 minutes. How many mL/hr would the nurse set the intravenous pump? Enter the correct number ONLY.

The client is to receive cephalexin (Ancef) 500 mg in 50 mL of normal saline intravenous piggyback. The medication is to infuse over 30 minutes. How many mL/hr would the nurse set the intravenous pump? Enter the correct number ONLY.




Answer: 100
Explanation:
The volume of the IV medication is 50 mL. The time for infusion is 30 minutes or 0.5 hr. 50 mL/0.5 hr = 100 mL/1 hr. pg.523


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