Physiological Integrity

44. A client with diabetic ketoacidosis is to receive regular insulin IV at 5 units/hr. The solution received from the pharmacy includes 100 units of regular insulin in 500 mL of NS. A nurse carefully calculates that the insulin dip should infuse at a rate of _______ mL/hr.

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Memorize the formula to solve for mL/hr.

Content Area: Adult Health, Pharmacology; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Analysis; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies/Dosage Calculation

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Physiological Integrity

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Calculate the rate using the following formula: Desired amount/Available amount × Quantity available = x

5 units/100 units × 500 mL/1 = 2500x/100 = 25

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