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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes a regular insulin infusion. The prescription is for 4.5 units/hr. The label on the medication reads 250 mL of 0.9% saline containing 100 units of regular insulin. How many mL/hr should the client receive? Fill in the blank. Round your answer using 1 decimal place.

Correct Answer: 11.3 mL/hr

Rationale: Calculate: (4.5 units/hr ÷ 100 units) × 250 mL = 11.25 mL/hr, rounded to 11.3 mL/hr.

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