Question

MD orders 1000 mL of NS over 6 hrs. whats the rate?

Answer 1

The infusion rate for 1000 mL of Normal Saline over 6 hours is 166.67 mL per hour; this is calculated by dividing the total volume by the total time period for infusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the infusion rate for an intravenous (IV) fluid, you need to know the total volume of fluid to be infused and the time period over which it is to be delivered. In this case, the doctor has ordered 1000 mL of Normal Saline (NS) to be infused over 6 hours. The formula to determine the rate is quite simple: rate = volume / time.

To find the rate in mL per hour, you would divide 1000 mL by 6 hours, which equals approximately 166.67 mL per hour.

To set the IV drip rate, we use the following calculation: Infusion rate (mL/hour) = (Total volume in mL) ÷ (Time in hours).