An IV solution originally scheduled to run at 125 mL/hr is behind schedule. The drop factor for the IV tubing is 20 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. 42
b. 94
c. 156
d. 175
ANS: C
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