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a nurse is preparing to administer 0.45% sodium chloride (nacl) 2000 ml iv to infuse over 8 hr. the nurse should set the iv pump to deliver how many ml/hr? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. do not use a trailing zero.)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

To find the infusion rate (mL/hr), use the formula: \( \text{Infusion rate}=\frac{\text{Total volume (mL)}}{\text{Time (hr)}} \)

Step2: Substitute the values

Here, total volume \( V = 2000\) mL and time \( t=8\) hr. So, \( \text{Infusion rate}=\frac{2000}{8}\)

Step3: Calculate the value

\( \frac{2000}{8}=250\)

Answer:

250