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A client is receiving 10 mL/hr of a prescribed regular insulin infusion. The label on the bag reads 50 units of regular insulin in 100 mL of 0.9% saline. How many units of insulin is the client receiving every hour? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 5 units/hour

Rationale: Calculate: (50 units ÷ 100 mL) × 10 mL/hr = 5 units/hr.

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