A client is to receive 150 mL of IV fluid over a 1 hour period. Drop factor on the IV tubing is 12 gtt/mL Calculate the rate which the nurse should regulate the IV (gtt/min).

Convert the total volume to milliliters (mL): The volume is already given in mL: 150 mL Convert the time to minutes: 1 hour = 60 minutes Use the drop factor to find the drops per mL: The drop factor is given as 12 gtt/mL. Calculate the total drops: Total drops = Volume (mL) x Drop factor (gtt/mL) Total drops = 150 mL x 12 gtt/mL = 1800 gtt Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute (gtt/min): Flow rate (gtt/min) = Total drops / Time (minutes) Flow rate (gtt/min) = 1800 gtt / 60 minutes = 30 gtt/min