Calculate the flow rate in drops/minute for the following IV order: 1000 mL of NS over 12 hours using a 60 gtt/mL infusion set
1. 83 gtt/min
2. 73 gtt/min
3. 63 gtt/min
4. 53 gtt/min
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The rate at which IV fluids are given is flow rate and is measured in drops/minute.
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