Question

Ordered: 1.5 L NS IV in 18 hours by controller, Flow rate:
mL/hr

Answer 1

The flow rate for the ordered IV infusion is approximately 83.33 mL/hr.

To calculate the flow rate in mL/hr for the ordered intravenous (IV) infusion of 1.5 L of normal saline (NS) over 18 hours, you can use the following formula:

`\[ \text{Flow rate (mL/hr)} = \frac{\text{Volume (mL)}}{\text{Time (hours)}} \]`

Substitute the given values:

`\[ \text{Flow rate} = \frac{1500 \, \text{mL}}{18 \, \text{hours}} \]`

`\[ \text{Flow rate} \approx 83.33 \, \text{mL/hr} \]`

Therefore, the flow rate for the ordered IV infusion is approximately 83.33 mL/hr.