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A liter of IV fluids of 5% dextrose in lactated Ringer's is to be infused over 8 hours. How many mL of IV fluid will be

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The nurse prepares a 1,000 ml IV of 5% dextrose and water to be infused over 8 hours. The infusion set delivers 10 drops per milliliter. The nurse should regulate the IV to administer approximately 21 drops per minute.
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