An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 2 L in 24 hours 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 gtt/min when this increase is put into effect. _____
a. 83
b. 63
c. 26
d. 21


ANS: C

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