Practice Question
A laboring client with preeclampsia is prescribed magnesium sulfate 2g/h IVPB. The pharmacy sent the IV to the unit labeled magnesium sulfate 20g/500mL normal saline. To administer the correct dose, the nurse should set the pump to deliver how many milliliters per hour?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
50
Rationale:
🧮 To deliver 2 g/hr from a solution of 20 g in 500 mL,
🧮Use the ratio:
(2g/20g)×500mL
50mL/hr
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 1