Question: A client is being admitted to Labor & Delivery for induction of labor using oxytocin (Pitocin). An IV has been started with an #18 gauge

A client is being admitted to Labor & Delivery for induction of labor using oxytocin (Pitocin). An IV has been started with an #18 gauge catheter. The physician ordered the oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion to run at 16mu/min. The pharmacy sent up 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) in 500mL of D5LR. At what rate would you set your pump? ________ml/hr

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