A patient is to receive 1000 mL of D5W intravenously over 6 hours. The tubing set has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute are needed to infuse this fluid in the prescribed time? _____ gtt per minute
What is the answer?
42
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The nurse is planning care for a patient with chronic pain. What would be the most appropriate pain control goal for this patient?
1. The patient will reduce the focus on pain. 2. The patient will require minimal analgesic medications. 3. The patient will be completely pain free. 4. The patient will report that the pain is bearable.