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?

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.

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Question

Options

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

How the community answered

(45 responses)

A
7% (3)
B
16% (7)
C
73% (33)
D
4% (2)

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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#IV drip rate calculation#drop factor#flow rate#IV fluid administration

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