Calculate the doses (round the infusion rates to the nearest whole number): 1. D5W 1⁄2 NS. Supply: KCl 40 mEq/20 mL. How many mL to add to the IV? What is the infusion rate on the pump? Fluids were started at 10 am, when will the IV be complete? 2. Ceftazidime. Supply: Available: 2 g vial, reconstitution yields 2 g/10 mL. How many mL to add to the IV? What is the infusion rate on the pump? 3. Ampicillin. Supply: 1.5 g vial. Reconstitution yields 1.5 g/4 mL. How many mL to add to the IV? What is the infusion rate on the pump? 4. How much water to add to make 1⁄4 strength Isocal? How much Isocal? 5. What is the total fluid intake for 24 hours? Critical Error: The nurse mixes 60 mL of water with 180 mL of Isocal. What error could happen?
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