A medication order states, administer magnesium sulfate 2 grams in 500 mL D5W at 400 mg/hr via infusion pump. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr? (Record answer as a whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.

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A medication order states, administer magnesium sulfate 2 grams in 500 mL D5W at 400 mg/hr via infusion pump. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
(Record answer as a whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.

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