A clientt is prescribed to receive a tube feeding of 600 mL ½ strength Ensure over 4 hours. The infusion set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse set the tube feeding to provide to the client?
1. 24 gtt/mL
2. 38 gtt/mL
3. 43 gtt/mL
4. 51 gtt/mL
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Rationale 1: gtt/min = 15 gtt/1 mL x 600 mL/4 hours x 1 hour/60 mins. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client will receive 38 gtt/min.
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