The health care provider prescribes the client to receive 60 mL of IV fluid every hour. If the tubing has a drop factor of 60, how many drops per minute should the nurse set the tubing to infuse?
a. 10 gtt c. 60 gtt
b. 12.5 gtt d. 125 gtt
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The client should receive 60 gtt/min.
B Incorrect: The client should receive 60 gtt/min.
C Correct: When using a microdripper, the hourly rate is equal to the number of drops per minute, because there are 60 gtt/mL in a microdripper.
D Incorrect: The client should receive 60 gtt/min.
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