Directions: Calculate the IV flow rate in drops/minute (gtt/min) for the following IV administrations. Round final answers to whole numbers
Infuse 1 L NS in 10 hours. Drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.
a. 17 gtt/min
b. 25 gtt/min
c. 34 gtt/min
d. 7 gtt/min
ANS: B
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