Math and Dosage Calculations for Health Care 3rd Edition by James Whaley, Kathryn Booth, Booth Kathryn

Exercise 120

In Exercises 11-12, calculate the original flow rate. Then determine if an adjustment is necessary and calculate the adjusted flow rate. Determine if the rate can be adjusted safely.
11. Ordered: 1200 mL D5W over 8 h (10 gtt/mL)
After 3 hours, 500 mL has infused.