What is the total volume in mL for a patient receiving 1800 mL over 36 hours?

To determine the total volume in milliliters a patient is receiving per hour, you need to divide the total volume by the total time in hours. In this case, the patient is receiving 1800 mL over 36 hours.

The calculation would be as follows:

[

\text{Rate in mL/hour} = \frac{\text{Total volume in mL}}{\text{Total time in hours}}

]

Substituting the given values:

[

\text{Rate in mL/hour} = \frac{1800 , \text{mL}}{36 , \text{hours}}

]

This simplifies to:

[

\text{Rate in mL/hour} = 50 , \text{mL/hour}

]

Thus, the calculated rate of 50 mL/hour accurately represents the volume the patient receives over the specified time period, aligning with the correct answer.

Understanding this process is essential in medication administration, ensuring that patients receive the appropriate amount of fluid or medication over time.