An IV is infusing at 125 mL/h. If the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL, what would this rate of flow equal in gtt/min?
1. 8 gtt/min
2. 31 gtt/min
3. 32 gtt/min
4. 50 gtt/min
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Global Rationale: 125mL/hour × 15 gtt/mL × 1 h/60 min = 31.25 gtt/min.
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