Basic IV Calculations: mL/Hour Calculations Made Easy for Nursing Students

Understand the fundamentals of Basic IV calculations by learning how to calculate mL/hour rates accurately. This video covers essential concepts vital for safe IV fluid and medication administration in clinical settings.

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0:00 IV Fluid mL/hour calculation introduction
1:35 A patient requires 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 8 hours. Calculate the correct mL/hour for the IV pump.
3:54 A healthcare provider orders 500 mL of dextrose 5% in water to infuse over 4 hours. Calculate the correct mL/hour for the IV pump.
5:07 A patient needs 750 mL of Lactated Ringer's solution to infuse over 6 hours. Calculate the correct mL/hour for the IV pump.
5:58 A healthcare provider prescribes 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 10 hours. Calculate the correct mL/hour for the IV pump.
6:38 A patient requires 800 mL of dextrose 5% in water to infuse over 5 hours. Calculate the correct mL/hour for the IV pump.