Select the correct number of drops per minute to be administered for a 500-ml Lactated Ringers IV given over 2 hours using an administration set labeled 15 drops per ml.
A. 32.5 drops/min
B. 62.5 drops/min
C. 75 drops/min
D. 40 drops/min
Answer: B
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