A nurse receives an order to infuse 1,300 mL of lactated Rin…
A nurse receives an order to infuse 1,300 mL of lactated Ringer’s solution over 8 hours. The available administration set has a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL (macrodrip tubing). Calculate the drip rate in drops per minute (gtt/min). Round to the nearest whole number.
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A nurse receives an order to administer 125 mL of IV antibiotic solution over 45 minutes. The nurse selects a 60 drops/mL microdrip administration set. Calculate the drip rate in drops per minute (gtt/min). Round to the nearest whole number.
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A nurse receives an order to infuse 75 mL of IV piggyback (IVPB) antibiotic over 23 minutes. The available administration set has a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL (macrodrip tubing). Calculate the drip rate in drops per minute (gtt/min). Round to the nearest whole number.
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