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Rationale: You must determine that 1 L equals 1000 mL. Next, use the formula for
determining infusion time in hours.
Formula:

Test-Taking Strategy: Focus on the subject, an IV infusion time calculation. Read
the question carefully, noting that the question is asking about infusion time in
hours. First, convert 1 L to milliliters. Next, use the formula for determining infusion
time in hours. Verify your answer using a calculator and make sure that the answer
makes sense.
Level of Cognitive Ability: Applying
Client Needs: Physiological Integrity
Integrated Process: Nursing Process—Implementation
Content Area: Skills: Dosage Calculations
Health Problem: N/A
Priority Concepts: Clinical Judgment; Safety
Reference: Potter et al. (2017), p. 978.

123. Answer: 10

Rationale: Use the intravenous (IV) flow rate formula.
Formula:

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