A client has a continuous IV infusing at the rate of 25 gtt/min. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. How many mL of fluid will the patient receive in 3 hours?
1. 100 mL
2. 200 mL
3. 300 mL
4. 400 mL
3
Rationale 1: mL/3 hours = 1 mL/15 gtt x 25 gtt/1 min x 60 min/1 hour x 3 hours. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client will receive 300 mL in a 3 hour period.
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