Which of the following represents the correct formula for determining how many drops (gtts) per minute to set your IV at?
A. Volume in milliliters, multiplied by the gtts/mL of the administration set, divided by the total number of minutes over which the fluid will be infused
B. Volume in milliliters, divided by the gtts/mL of the administration set, multiplied by the total number of minutes over which the fluid will be infused.
C. Volume in liters, multiplied by the gtts/mL of the administration set, divided by the total number of hours over which the fluid will be infused
Ans: A. Volume in milliliters, multiplied by the gtts/mL of the administration set, divided by the total number of minutes over which the fluid will be infused
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