The physician orders 1200 mL NS to be infused at 50 gtt/min. The administration set delivers 10 gtt/mL. How long will it take to infuse the IV? _______________

a. 4 hr
b. 3 hr
c. 2 hr and 15 min
d. 1 hr and 30 min


ANS: A

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