Physiological Integrity

91. A client is to receive 5 mcg/min of isoproterenol hydrochloride (Isuprel). The pharmacy prepares 1 mg of Isuprel in 500 mL of D₅W. A nurse should regulate the infusion rate to _______ mL/hr.

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Be sure to convert the order into the same unit of measure as the available solution.

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

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Physiological Integrity

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First, convert milligrams to micrograms. Second, calculate micrograms per mL, and third, calculate the flow rate.

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