An 88-year-old patient with dehydration is admitted from a l…
An 88-year-old patient with dehydration is admitted from a long-term care facility. The provider orders IV fluids: 0.9% Normal Saline at 125 mL/hr for 8 hours After the first 8 hours, decrease the rate to 75 mL/hr The IV tubing delivers 15 gtt/mL. Questions: How many total mL will the patient receive during the first 8 hours? What is the drip rate in gtt/min during the first 8 hours? Identify one important nursing consideration related to hydration in older adults.