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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 500 mg of intravenous (IV) metronidazole to be administered over thirty minutes. The pharmacy supplies the medication in a bag labeled 500 mg of metronidazole in 100 mL of 0.9% saline. How many mL/hour should the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank.

Correct Answer: 200 mL/hr

Rationale: Convert 30 minutes to 0.5 hours. Flow rate: 100 mL ÷ 0.5 hr = 200 mL/hr.

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