At 1300, the nurse inspects the patient's intravenous (IV) infusion of 1 liter of lactated ringers (LR).  The IV was hung at 0900.  The physician ordered the IV fluids to be infusing at 125 mL per hour.  There is 600 mL remaining in the IV bag to be absorbed (TBA).  Is the IV ahead, on time, or behind?

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At 1300, the nurse inspects the patient's intravenous (IV) infusion of 1 liter of lactated ringers (LR).  The IV was hung at 0900.  The physician ordered the IV fluids to be infusing at 125 mL per hour.  There is 600 mL remaining in the IV bag to be absorbed (TBA).  Is the IV ahead, on time, or behind?

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