Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the time, we need to determine the total volume of fluid being administered and divide it by the flow rate.
First, we need to convert 1.0 L to cc. There are 1000 cc in 1 L.
So, the volume of the bag is 1000 cc.
Next, we divide the volume by the flow rate:
Time (in minutes) = Volume / Flow rate
Time (in minutes) = 1000 cc / 1.8 cc/min
Time (in minutes) = 555.55 min (rounded to the nearest decimal)
Finally, to convert the time from minutes to hours, we divide by 60:
Time (in hours) = 555.55 min / 60
Time (in hours) = 9.259 hours (rounded to the nearest decimal)
Therefore, it will take approximately 9.3 hours to empty a 1.0 L bag of fluids using an IV pump with an output flow rate of 1.8 cc/min.