The flow rate of the IV pump should be 17.06mL/hr.
1st) We need to calculate the patient's weight knowing that 1 lb is equal to 0.45 kg:
The patient weighs 106.65 kg.
2nd) If the patient needs a drip at 8.0 units per kg of body weight, we have to calculate the units for the patient:
So, the patient needs 853.2 units per hour.
3rd) To calculate the flow rate of the IV pump, we need to know the mL equivalent to 853.2 units:
So, the flow rate of the IV pump should be 17.06mL/hr.