A patient is receiving 1000 mL of Lactated Ringer's at a rate of 75 mL/hr. What is the total infusion time of this IV?

To determine the total infusion time for the IV of 1000 mL of Lactated Ringer's at a rate of 75 mL/hr, you need to use the formula for total infusion time, which is the total volume to be infused divided by the rate of infusion.

Here’s how to calculate it:

1. Total Volume: 1000 mL

2. Infusion Rate: 75 mL/hr

Using the formula:

Total infusion time (in hours) = Total volume (mL) / Rate (mL/hr)

Plug in the numbers:

Total infusion time = 1000 mL / 75 mL/hr = 13.33 hours

When rounded, this indicates that the infusion will take approximately 13.33 hours to complete. This rounds up to about 13 hours when using a practical approach to translating the fractional hours into a whole number, which is closer to 14 hours than to 12.

The correct answer reflects that understanding of how to round and estimate time taken for IV fluid administration. Understanding both the rate of infusion and how to calculate time is essential in clinical settings to ensure patients receive fluids over the appropriate time frame, maintaining safety and efficacy in treatment