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    Ati nurs 4th sem dosage calculation proctored exam
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    The nurse receives an order to infuse Lactated Ringer solution 1,000 mL to a client at 80 mL/hr. The administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. At what rate in gtt/min should the IV infuse? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    gtt/min

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Flow rate = 80 mL/hr. Drop factor = 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the infusion rate in drops per minute (gtt/min). Infusion rate (gtt/min) = (Flow rate (mL/hr) x Drop factor (gtt/mL)) / 60 minutes/hr = (80 mL/hr x 15 gtt/mL) / 60 minutes/hr = 1200 gtt / 60 min = 20 gtt/min.

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