A Postpartum client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin ) 20 units (U) to be added to 1000 milliliters (ML) of 5% Dextrose
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:04 am
A Postpartum client is receiving oxytocin (Pitocin
) 20 units (U) to be added to 1000 milliliters (ML) of
5% Dextrose and water (DSW) via an infusion pump per a healthcare
provider's orders. A nurse sets the flow rate at 6 ml per
hour. How many milliunits (MU) of pitocin would the client
receive per minute?______ MU? Min Answer in number
only?
) 20 units (U) to be added to 1000 milliliters (ML) of
5% Dextrose and water (DSW) via an infusion pump per a healthcare
provider's orders. A nurse sets the flow rate at 6 ml per
hour. How many milliunits (MU) of pitocin would the client
receive per minute?______ MU? Min Answer in number
only?