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To infuse 1 liter of normal saline over 8 hours, you need to calculate the flow rate. Divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the total time in hours (8 hours), which gives you a rate of 125 mL per hour. If using an infusion pump, set it to deliver 125 mL/hour; if using a gravity drip, adjust the drip rate according to the drip factor of the IV tubing to achieve the same rate. Always monitor the patient for any adverse reactions during the infusion.

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