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The healthcare provider prescribed 2 liters of 5% Dextrose in water (DW) to infuse in 24 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: 83
Rationale: Infusion rate = 2000 mL / 24 hours = 83.333 mL/hour, rounded to 83.
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