The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide (Lasix) 25 mg IV. The drug is available in a solution of 40 mg/4ml. How many ml should the practical nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - ANS-2.5 A client with hypernatremia is to receive an IV infusion of 1000 ml 5?xtrose in water to be infused over 6 hours. The practical nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - ANS-167 A client admitted to the unit from the emergency room receives a prescription for an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 ml at 750 ml/4 hours. The IV administration set delivers 60 gtts/ml. The practical nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many gtts/minute? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - ANS-188 Rationale First convert hours to minutes: 4 hours x 60 = 240 minutes Using formula Volume/Time x gtt factor: 750 ml/240 min = 3.125 x 60gtts = 187.5 (rounding to) 188 gtts/minute A client who weighs 21.1 kg is receiving calcium chloride PO. The drug literature recommends 20 mg/kg/dose. How many mg should the practical nurse (PN) determine is the recommended dose for this client?(Enter numerical value only.) - ANS-422 A client receives a prescription for nafcillin 0.75 grams IV. The dispensed medication is labeled in mg. How many mg should the practical nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only.) - ANS-750