1. At what rate will the nurse set the IV pump? 2. List the supplies that the nurse needs to perform this skill. 3. What will the nurse assess in the IV site?
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- The nurse will calculate the infusion rate based on the prescribed medication dosage, the concentration of the medication in the IV solution, and the duration over which the medication needs to be administered. This can be done using the formula: Rate (mL/hr) = Show more…
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