A regular insulin drip at 7 units is ordered for a patient with DKA.the IV of 10

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A regular insulin drip at 7 units is ordered for a patient with DKA.the IV of 1000NS contains 50units of regular insulin.at what rate(ml/hr should the infusion pump be set A regular insulin drip at 7 units is ordered for a patient with DKA.the IV of 1000NS contains 50units of regular insulin.at what rate(ml/hr should the infusion pump be set A regular insulin drip at 7 units is ordered for a patient with DKA.the IV of 1000NS contains 50units of regular insulin.at what rate(ml/hr should the infusion pump be set

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Rate = (7 units/ 1 hour)* (1000 / 50 units ),

the concentration is 0.05 units/mL

Rate = 7000/ 50 mL/hr

Rate = 140 mL/hr. (The IV flow rate to deliver this dosage is 140mL/hr.)

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