A 89-year-old client is admitted from a long-term care facil…
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A 89-yeаr-оld client is аdmitted frоm а lоng-term care facility with dehydration associated with vomiting and poor oral intake. The provider orders IV fluid replacement while awaiting laboratory results. Assessment findings: Blood pressure: 96/58 mm Hg Heart rate: 108/min Mucous membranes dry Skin turgor poor Urine is concentrated Provider order: Infuse Normal Saline 1,250 mL IV over 8 hours using an infusion pump. At what rate (mL/hr) should the nurse program the infusion pump? __[BLANK-1]_ (Round to the nearest whole number.)