The drop factor is generally 15 or 16 drops per mL for a(n) ________ patient and 60 microdrops per mL for a(n) ________ patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
adult; pediatric
The drop factor for an adult patient is 15 or 16 drops per mL and 60 microdrops per mL for a pediatric patient.
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