An IV was started at 9:00 am with orders to infuse 500 mL over 6 hours. At 12:00 noon, the IV has infiltrated with 350 mL left in the bag. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the new flow rate after the IV is restarted. _____
a. 42 gtt/min
b. 14 gtt/min
c. 29 gtt/min
d. 20 gtt/min
ANS: D
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