A patient has an order for an infusion of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride at a rate of 100 mL/hr IV. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. At how many drops per minute should the nurse regulate the infusion?
a. 15
b. 17
c. 25
d. 33
c. 25
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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