(Solved):       Ordered: IV of \( 1000 \mathrm{~mL} \) D5W to infuse at \( 125 \mathrm{~ ...

 

 

 

Ordered: IV of \( 1000 \mathrm{~mL} \) D5W to infuse at \( 125 \mathrm{~mL} \) per \( \mathrm{hr} \) on admission. The drop factor is 20 . How many gtt/min will you set the IV to infuse? \( 42 \mathrm{gtt} \) per \( \min \) \( 12 \mathrm{gtt} \) per min \( 20 \mathrm{gtt} \) per \( \min \) \( 33 \mathrm{gtt} \) per \( \mathrm{min} \) Ordered: Rocephin \( 1 \mathrm{~g} q 12 \mathrm{~h} \) IV for a patient with pneumonitis. Available: ceftrioxone sodium (Rocephin) \( 1 \mathrm{~g} \) for IM or IV use. Directions for IV use: Reconstitute with \( 5 \mathrm{~mL} \) of normal saline solution. Mix well. Further dilute with normal saline to \( 50 \mathrm{~mL} \) and infuse in 20 to 40 minutes. What is the maximum rate in milliliters per hour you could set the infusion device? \( 150 \mathrm{~mL} \) per hr \( 200 \mathrm{~mL} \) per \( \mathrm{hr} \) \( 300 \mathrm{~mL} \) per hr \( 400 \mathrm{~mL} \) per \( \mathrm{hr} \) The nurse is trying to interpret a prescriber order that is illegible. What is the best action to take? Call the prescriber Ask a staff nurse who works regularly on the floor Check to see if something similar has been given before to the patient Call the pharmacy