Calculate the flow rate in drops/minute for the following IV order: 125 mL/hr of D5W using a 15-gtt/mL infusion set
1. 8 gtt/min
2. 18 gtt/min
3. 31 gtt/min
4. 36 gtt/min
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To calculate the flow rate for IV fluid administration, two concepts must be understood: the flow rate and the drop factor. Drops/minute measures the flow rate.
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