[Solved]: The MD writes a new order on the MAR for LORazepam 100…

The MD writes a new order on the MAR for LORazepam 100 mg in 500 mL 0.9% NaCl to infuse at 8 mg/hr. The IV is to be titrated by 5 mg/hr every hour until the score on the MINDS alcohol withdrawal protocol is less than 15. The maximum dose of the IV LORazepam is 25 mg/hr. The nurse correctly sets the initial infusion rate on the IV pump at _____ mL/hr. Group of answer choices 35 mL/hr 40 mL/hr 45 mL/hr 50 mL/hr