A patient weighing 156 lb is receiving a dopamine drip 3 mcg/kg/min to improve renal perfusion. The dopamine is mixed as 400 mg in 250 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W). At what rate in milliliters per hour will the nurse set the electronic infusion pump? Record your answer using a whole number. mg/hr
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Convert the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs, so 156 lbs / 2.2 = 71 kg (approximately) Show more…
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