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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes lidocaine at 2 mg/min. The medication label reads lidocaine 1 gram in 500 mL of 0.9% saline. How many mL per hour will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank.

Correct Answer: 60 mL/hr

Rationale: Convert: 1 g = 1000 mg, so 1000 mg/500 mL = 2 mg/mL. Flow rate: (2 mg/min ÷ 2 mg/mL) × 60 min/hr = 60 mL/hr.

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