The prescriber orders 2000 ml of IV fluid to be infused over 16 hours. What hourly rate should be programmed?

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125 ml/hr. Dividing 2000 ml by 16 hours gives a rate of 125 ml/hr.

Why the other options are incorrect:
• 110 ml/hr: 110 ml/hr would infuse only 1760 ml in 16 hours, 240 ml short of the target.
• 120 ml/hr: 120 ml/hr delivers 1920 ml — still 80 ml below the prescribed volume.
• 130 ml/hr: 130 ml/hr totals 2080 ml, slightly above the prescribed dose.
• 140 ml/hr: 140 ml/hr gives 2240 ml, well above what was ordered.

The prescriber orders 2000 ml of IV fluid to be infused over 16 hours. What hourly rate should be programmed?

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