Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes magnesium sulfate at 2 grams/hour. The nurse has magnesium sulfate 20 grams in 500 mL of 0.9% saline on hand. How many mL per hour will the nurse administer? Fill in the blank.
Correct Answer: 50 mL/hr
Rationale: Calculate: (2 g/hr ÷ 20 g) × 500 mL = 50 mL/hr.