An IV solution originally scheduled to flow at a rate of 3 L in 24 hours 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 gtt/min when this increase is put into effect. _____
a. 53
b. 39
c. 94
d. 156
ANS: A
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