An IV infusion of 125 mL of a GI prokinetic agent is ordered to be given over 1 hour. The nurse will use a microdrip infusion set (60 gtts/mL). How many drops per minute will the drug infuse at the proper rate? Use a preceding zero if necessary. Do not use trailing zeros.

To calculate the infusion rate in drops per minute: Identify the total volume to be infused: 125 mL Identify the total time for infusion: 1 hour (which is 60 minutes) Identify the drop factor: 60 gtts/mL Step 1: Calculate the infusion rate in mL per minute. Volume (mL) ÷ Time (minutes) 125 mL ÷ 60 minutes = 2.0833 mL per minute Step 2: Calculate the infusion rate in drops per minute. Infusion rate (mL per minute) × Drop factor (gtts/mL) 2.0833 mL per minute × 60 gtts/mL = 125 gtts per minute The drug will infuse at 125 drops per minute.