HESI RN
HESI RN Care of Women and Pediatric Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The healthcare provider prescribes a maintenance dose of magnesium sulfate 2 grams per hour intravenously (IV) for a client with preeclampsia. The IV bag contains magnesium sulfate 20 grams in dextrose 5% in water 500 mL. How many mL/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numerical value only)
Correct Answer: 50
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To deliver 2 grams/hour from a solution of 20 grams in 500 mL, calculate: (2 grams/hour ÷ 20 grams) × 500 mL = 50 mL/hour.
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