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1 L IV bag of D5W with 20 mEq KCl has a flow rate of 75 mL/hr. How long will the IV bag last? (Round to the nearest whole hour.)

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Final answer:

To calculate the duration the IV bag will last, divide the total volume of the IV fluid (1000 mL) by the flow rate (75 mL/hr), giving approximately 13.333 hours, which is rounded to 13 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine how long the IV bag will last, we need to calculate the time it takes for 1L (1000 mL) to be administered at a rate of 75 mL/hr. The calculation is as follows:

Total volume of IV fluid (V) = 1000 mL
Flow rate (R) = 75 mL/hr
Time (T) = V / R
Time (T) = 1000 mL / 75 mL/hr
Time (T) = 13.333 hours

When rounded to the nearest whole hour, the IV will last approximately 13 hours.

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