An IV of D5W 1,000 mL was ordered to be infused over 8 hours at a rate of 42 gtt/min. The administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. After 4 hours, you notice only 400 mL has infused. Recalculate the gtt/min for the remaining IV solution. _____
a. 50
b. 30
c. 25
d. 38
ANS: D
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