An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 50 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. 13
b. 25
c. 37
d. 63
ANS: D
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