Situation: the following questions pertain to hyperemesis gravidarum:

.
The physician orders 1L of Ringer’s lactate intravenously over an 8-hour period for a 29 year old primigravid client at 16 weeks gestation with hyperemesis gravidarum. The nurse would administer the intravenous infusion at which of the following rates:

a. 125 ml per hour
b. 60 ml per hour
c. 100 ml per hour
d. 150 ml per hour






Answer:
a. 125 ml per hour