An IVPB of 50 mL is ordered to be infused over 30 minutes.What flow rate will the nurse set on the EID in mL per hr?

IVPB

Intravenous piggyback, a method of delivering medication through an IV where a secondary medication bag is connected.

Milliliters Per Hour

A measurement of fluid flow rate, indicating how many milliliters of fluid pass through a given point in one hour.

Apply Dimensional Analysis (DA) equations to ascertain IV flow rates with accuracy.
Acquire knowledge on the administration of medicated intravenous drips.

Verified Answer

Final Answer :

100 mL per hour will deliver 50 mL in 30 minutes (

hr)

Learning Objectives

Apply Dimensional Analysis (DA) equations to ascertain IV flow rates with accuracy.
Acquire knowledge on the administration of medicated intravenous drips.