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Calculate the infusion rate for the following order. Provide your answer as a numerical value only and round to the nearest whole number.

Client Information:
- Height: 5'3"
- Weight: 143 lb
- BSA: 1.7 m²

Order: Ara-C 170 mg (100 mg/m²) in 1 L D5W over 24 hours

Infusion Rate: ___________ mL/hr

Answer :

The infusion rate is 42 mL/hr.

To calculate the infusion rate for the order given, follow these steps:

  • The ordered dose is calculated based on body surface area (BSA). The BSA of the client is 1.7 m².
  • The order specifies Ara C 170 mg, which reflects a dosing of 100 mg/m².
  • The total solution volume is 1 liter (1000 mL) to be infused over 24 hours.
  • Using these parameters, the infusion rate can be calculated as:

Infusion Rate (mL/hr) = Total Volume (mL) / Time (hours)

  • Thus, the infusion rate = 1000 mL / 24 hours = 41.67 mL/hr = 42 mL/hr (rounded to the nearest whole number).

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