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Jastine Vazquez
on Oct 13, 2024
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A patient is to receive 1500 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride intravenously at a rate of 125 mL/hr.The nurse is using microdrip gravity drip tubing.What is the minute flow rate (drops per minute) ?
A) 12 gtt/min.
B) 24 gtt/min.
C) 125 gtt/min.
D) 150 gtt/min.
Sodium Chloride
A chemical compound known as table salt, essential for human health but required in moderation.
Microdrip Gravity Drip Tubing
A type of IV tubing designed for precise fluid delivery, using gravity, at a rate of typically 60 drops per mL.
Minute Flow Rate
A measurement of the volume of fluid delivered by a device in one minute, essential for precise dosing in medical treatments.
- Calculate and manage flow rates for IV infusions.
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Learning Objectives
- Calculate and manage flow rates for IV infusions.