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Thank you Daytonite. I have never seen mLu either, but I am very new to this. It makes me feel better that you haven't seen it either.

LOL, I was definitely making that harder than it was. I think maybe it's time to take a break from studying. Thank you!

I am studying sample dosage calc questions for an upcoming test. I have never seen the following type of question before. I have combed through my D.A. book and there is nothing like it. Here is the question: The physician has prescribed 1000 mL of D5W with 10 units of Oxytocin to be infused at a rate of 14 mlu/min. Using an IV administration set that delivers 60 microdrops/mL, at how many microdrops/min will you infuse the IV? One of my classmates says we have to use a conversion factor of 1 unit/1000 mLu, but she didn't know why 1 unit = 1000 mLu. Can someone explain this to me. I have always been able to figure out any question that involves D.A., but I just don't understand how to arrive at this conversion factor. Thanks!

Thank you. Unknown was the only thing I could think of, but I wasn't sure if it was acceptable. Again thanks, I really appreciate your help!

I have just started my first hospital clinical and I am working on a care plan for client who was hospitalized for intractible diarrhea and abdominal pain. For one of my diagnoses I am using "Acute Pain R/T ????? AEB client stating she was experiencing continuous, sharp pain, rated 4 on a 0-10 scale and holding lower abdomen". My obvious problem is that I don't know what to put into the R/T area. At this point they do not know why she is having diarrhea and pain. Thank you for any enlightenment you are able to provide :).