The provider orders 100 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W) to be administered in 2 hours. The drop factor is 15 drops per mL. You should regulate the IV to deliver ________ gtt/min.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
13
When 100 mL of D5W is administered in 2 hours and the drop factor is 15 drops per mL, you should give 13. gtt/min. Use this formula:
× calibration or drop factor × 1 hour/60 min = rate (gtt/min)
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