A patient is receiving parenteral therapy. The IV orders are 400ml D5W to run over 8 hours. At what rate should the nurse maintain the infusion?

A patient is receiving parenteral therapy. The IV orders are 400ml D5W to run over 8 hours. At what rate should the nurse maintain the infusion? Correct Answer 50 ml/hour

Concept:-

Parenteral therapy:

  • Intravenous therapy involves injecting medication directly into the blood via venous access devices.
  • Iv products must be sterile and pyrogen-free with no particulate matter in the solution
  • Intramuscular injection involves an injection into the large belly of a muscle.
  • Subcutaneous injection involves an injection in the hypodermis of the skin.
  • Epidural injection involves injection next to the dura mater of the spinal cord.
  • Intrathecal injection involves an injection into the subarachnoid space of meninges.

Explanation:

  • Infusion Rate = Number of Orders/Time
  • Number of Orders = 400 ml
  • Time = 8 hours
  • Infusion rate = 400/8 = 50 ml/hour

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