D5W 1,000 mL is infusing at 20 gtt/min. The administration set delivers 10 gtt/mL. How long will it take for the IV to infuse? _______________
a. 8 hr and 18 min
b. 2 hr and 10 min
c. 8 hr
d. 5 hr
ANS: A
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