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    Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider has ordered D5W 1,250 mL IV to be infused over 10 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. What is the drip rate in gtt/min? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest whole number.

    gtt/min

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Volume = 1,250 Step 2: Time = 10 hr × 60 = 600 min Step 3: Drop factor = 15 Step 4: Drops/min = (1,250 × 15) ÷ 600 = 18,750 ÷ 600 = 31.25 ≈ 31

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