The order is for the client to receive 500 ml over 4 hours. The nurse has an electronic infusion device in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion. The IV tubing available is 10 gtt/ml. The infusion device is set at:
A. 125 ml/hour
B. 500 ml/hour
C. 21 gtt/min
D. 32 gtt/min
A
500 ml/4 hours = 125 ml/hour
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