During your 0800 1800 shift, Mr. Mamaril is under your care. You receive a medication order to administer 500.mL of 2/3 & 1/3 over 8.hours. You begin infusion at 0800 using a 500 mL IV bag, and a delivery set calibrated to.25 gtt/mL. Show all calculations.a) What is the prescribed flow rate (mL/hr)? At 1400, there is 240.mL TBA.b) Is the IV on time, ahead or behind, and by how much (mL)? c) What is the new flow rate (mL/hr)? d) What is the new drip rate (gtt/min)?
[Answered]: During your 0800 1800 shift, Mr
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