Should nurse program the infusion pump to deliver medication

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A client diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease is prescribed intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) 10%. The client weighs 150 lbs. The medication is prepared in a solution containing 40 g IVIG in 400 mL 5% dextrose. The recommended initial infusion rate is 0.5 mg/kg/min. At which rate (in mL/hr) should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver the medication?

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