Late last week, the Chicago Tribune reported about the housing of mentally ill criminals in nursing homes and the resulting violence against vulnerable older residents. The Tribune alleges that it has documented instances in which nursing homes failed to report attacks to the state health department, which is required by law. The ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses states that the nurse's primary commitment is to the "health, well-being, and safety of the patient" and that we must take "appropriate action regarding any instances when the rights or best interest of the patient are in jeopardy."

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Problem:  A 187 pound client is admitted with a diagnosis of exacerbation of COPD. The health care provider orders aminophylline 0.9mg/kg/hr via continuous IV infusion.  The pharmacy sent up a 500 milliliter bag with 50 milligrams of aminophylline added to it.  What will the pump flow rate for the aminophylline? (Report answer to 2 decimal points and write only the number.) _______ml/hour

Please explain why the answer is 7.65ml/hr because when I solve it,  my answer is 765ml/hour.  Thanks.