An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 100 mL/hr is behind schedule. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. Agency policy allows a 25% increase in the base rate if there are no contraindications
Recalculate the mL/hr when this increase is put into effect.
a. 150
b. 125
c. 75
d. 50
ANS: B
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