If a medication is ordered at a rate of 60 mL/hour, how many mL will be administered in 8 hours?

To calculate the total volume of medication that will be administered over a period of 8 hours at a rate of 60 mL/hour, you can simply multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours:

60 mL/hour × 8 hours = 480 mL.

This shows that in 8 hours, a total of 480 mL of the medication will be administered. This rate of administration is a direct multiplication of the hourly dose, making the calculation straightforward and confirming that the answer is indeed correct.

Understanding how to perform this type of time-based medication calculation is essential in nursing and healthcare settings to ensure patient safety and accurate dosing.