Does the ordered medication comply with the guideline? If not, what should be the infusion rate of the PLR 1L and how many PLR 1L will be used?

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The doctor ordered PLR 1L (80/ml hour) for a 78 kg patient. 

The Surviving Sepsis Guideline indicates that

"For patients with sepsis induced hypoperfusion or septic shock we
suggest that at least 30 mL/kg of intravenous (IV) crystalloid fuid
should be given within the frst 3 h of resuscitation."

Does the ordered medication comply with the guideline? If not, what should be the infusion rate of the PLR 1L and how many PLR 1L will be used?

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