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A nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (NaCl) 1200 mL IV to infuse over 8 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero)

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Correct Answer:

150

Rationale:

mL/hr = Total volume (mL) ÷ Time (hr)

Step 1: 1200 mL ÷ 8 hr = 150 mL/hr

✅ Final Answer: 150 mL/hr

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