Nur 114 dosage calculation proctored exam
Calculation
The healthcare provider has ordered D5W 1,500 mL IV to be infused over 15 hours. The drop factor is 12 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 = 1,500 Step 2: Time = 15 hr × 60 = 900 min Step 3: Drop factor = 12 Step 4: Drops/min = (1,500 × 12) ÷ 900 = 18,000 ÷ 900 = 20 Final Answer: 20
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