A physician has ordered 250 ml of 0.9% sodium chloride to be infused over 2 hours. A microdrip infusion set is being used. What is the drip rate that the nurse should monitor?

1) 60 drops per minute
2) 75 drops per minute
3) 125 drops per minute
4) 250 drops per minute


ANS: 3

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