Mr John Harris Is a Young Man Who Has Been

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Mr John Harris is a young man who has been admitted to the ward with severe Asthma and Pneumonia. On admission he has dyspnoea, is cyanotic and is using accessory muscles to breathe. His weight is 70 kg. Oxygen is commenced and an intravenous infusion established. You have been asked to care for him, with some guidance from the registered nurse.
-1 L of 5% dextrose is dripping at the rate of 60 drops/minute, via a drop factor of 20 drops/ml. What volume of fluid is he receiving every hour?