You are preparing to infuse the D5LR. The available intravenous (IV) tubing supplies 15 gtt/
mL. At how many drops per minute will you regulate the infusion?
What will be an ideal response?
62.5 or 63 gtt/min
1000/4 = 250 mL/hr
15 gtt × 250 mL/60 min = 62.5 gtt/min
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