Question

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 7 mL/kg IV to infuse over 6 hr to a toddler who weighs 11 kg. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr?

Answer 1

To calculate the IV pump setting for a D5W infusion for a toddler weighing 11 kg at a rate of 7 mL/kg over 6 hours, multiply the child's weight by the dose, resulting in 77 mL, then divide that by the infusion time, giving a pump setting of approximately 12.83 mL/hr.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking how to calculate the infusion rate for administering D5W (dextrose 5% in water) to a toddler based on the child's body weight and the desired duration of infusion. For a toddler weighing 11 kg, and with an order to administer 7 mL/kg IV over 6 hours, the calculation is as follows:

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The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver approximately 12.83 mL/hr.