Answer :
Final answer:
The client is receiving approximately 15.05 mcg/kg/min of dopamine based on a weight of 156 pounds, IV drip rate of 20 mL/hr, and a concentration of 800 mg in 250 mL of solution.
Explanation:
The student is asking how much dopamine the client is receiving in micrograms per kilogram per minute (mcg/kg/min) when the client weighs 156 pounds and is on a dopamine IV drip running at 20 mL/hr with a concentration of 800 mg in 250 mL of solution.
To calculate this, first convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 156 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = 70.91 kg (rounded to two decimal places). Next, determine the amount of dopamine being administered per hour: (800 mg/250 mL) * 20 mL = 64 mg/hr. Finally, convert this to mcg/kg/min: (64 mg/hr * 1000 mcg/mg) / (70.91 kg * 60 min/hr) = approximately 15.05 mcg/kg/min.
