A volume of 360 mL is to infuse in 2 hours using a 15 gtt/mL set. At the end of 45 minutes, you discover that 225 mL remains. Should the flow rate be adjusted? If so, what is the correct rate to complete the infusion on time?
What will be an ideal response?
No
Original rate:
New rate:
No new rate adjustment is needed.
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