An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 1 L in 8 hours is behind schedule. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 60 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. 175
b. 156
c. 94
d. 31
ANS: B
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The nurse manager, making hiring decisions, would consider which applicants as protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments?
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