Calculation of Blood Transfusion Rate

A patient in the intensive care unit is receiving a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) due to severe anemia. The healthcare provider has ordered the transfusion to be infused over a period of 4 hours. The PRBCs are supplied in a volume of 300 mL. The nurse calculates that the transfusion should be administered at a rate of _____ mL/hour.

Note: Pay close attention to the units involved when performing your calculations.