Reference no: EM133316013

Scenario:

Isuprel is ordered for a client at the rate of 3 mcg/min with a solution containing Isuprel 1 mg in 250 mL D5W. The nurse performed the following calculation to determine the rate by pump in mL/hr.

• Calculated the dosage per hour:

• Converted 180 mcg to milligrams to match the units in the solution strength: 180 mcg = 0.018 mg

• Calculated the rate in mL/hr:

1 mg : 250 mL = 0.018 mg : x mL

x = 250 × 0.018

x = 4.5 = 5 mL/hr

a. What error did the nurse make in her calculation to determine the rate in mL/hr? __________________

b. What could be the potential outcome of the error? __________________

c. What should the rate be in mL/hr? __________________

d. What preventive measures could have been taken by the nurse? __________________