An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 60 mL/hr is behind schedule. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. Agency policy allows a 25% increase in the base rate if there are no contraindications
Recalculate the mL/hr when this increase is put into effect. _____
a. 50
b. 45
c. 75
d. 105
ANS: C
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