An IV of 125 mL is to be infused over a one-hour period. A microdrip infusion set will be used. Which of the following is the nurse's calculation of the infusion rate?
a. 32 gtt/min
b. 60 gtt/min
c. 125 gtt/min
d. 250 gtt/min
C
An IV of 125 mL over one hour with a microdrip (60 gtt/mL) infusion set will be a rate of 125 gtt/min.
32 gtt/min is an incorrect calculation.
60 gtt/min is an incorrect calculation.
250 gtt/min is an incorrect calculation.
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