If a provider orders 700 mL of IV fluid to be infused over 24 hours, what infusion rate should the nurse set?

To determine the correct infusion rate, you need to calculate how many milliliters will be infused each hour over the designated time frame. In this case, the total volume of IV fluid is 700 mL, and the infusion period is 24 hours.

To find the infusion rate in mL/hr, you can use the formula:

Infusion Rate (mL/hr) = Total Volume (mL) / Total Time (hr)

Substituting the given values into the formula:

Infusion Rate (mL/hr) = 700 mL / 24 hr = 29.1667 mL/hr

When rounding to the nearest whole number, the infusion rate should be set at 29 mL/hr. Therefore, the correct choice of 29 mL/hr represents the appropriate calculation for distributing the total volume of IV fluid evenly over the specified time, ensuring that the patient receives the correct amount of fluid safely and effectively throughout the 24-hour period.