A physician orders isotonic sodium lactate 5 mL/kg body mass to be delivered by IV for a 164-lb patient with severe acidosis. The IV tubing delivers at the rate of 20 drops/mL and set for a flow rate of 15 drops/min. How long should the IV be set to run for this patient?

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explanation:

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.