I need help with an Age-Related Risks insulin drip question

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Can someone please help me solve this question? I would really appreciate it.

The HCP writes a prescription for an insulin drip to begin for Mr. Rogers, who currently weighs 226 is (97.9 kg). The pharmacy sends a pre-mixed insulin drip with 100 units of regular insulin in 100 cc of 0.9% Normal Saline. Per hospital protocol, the blood glucose is monitored hourly for titration of insulin infusion.

Mr. Rogers' blood glucose level is 240 mg/dl.

Insulin Infusion Protocol

Blood Glucose (BG): Units/hr

110-119: 0.5

120-149: 1

150-179 1.5

180-209: 2

210-239: 2

240-269: 3

270-299: 3

The RN sets the insulin drip to delivery how many mL/hr?

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