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Ordered: Nicardipine hydrochloride IV 1.2 mg per hr for a patient with hypertension
IV solution at bedside: 25 mg Nicardipine in 500 mL of NS infusing at 24 mL per hr
a. What is the total drug:total mL ratio?
b. What is the mL per hr ordered flow rate for this solution?
c. Is the solution infusing at the correct flow rate?
d. If not, what action should the nurse take?
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