NCLEX-RN Question #256: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. 125 gtt/min. (A) This answer is a miscalculation. (B) This answer is a miscalculation. (C) 125 gtt/min. (D) This answer is a miscalculation.

Question

A 1000-mL dose of D5W 12 normal saline is to be infused in 8 hours. The drop factor for the tubing is 60 gtt/min. How many drops per minute should the nurse administer?

Options

A75 gtt/min
B100 gtt/min
C125 gtt/min
D150 gtt/min

Explanation

(A) This answer is a miscalculation. (B) This answer is a miscalculation. (C) 125 gtt/min. (D) This answer is a miscalculation.

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