Question

Question 204

A dient is scheduled to receive an intravenous (IV solution of lactated Ringer to run at 150
ml/hr. To deliver the solution, the nurse plans to use an administration set that delivers 15
gtt/mL At how many drops per minute should the nurse set the IV to administer the
prescribed amount of fluid2 Record your answer using a whole number.
gtt/min.

Answer 1

38 gtt/min

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

150 mL/hr

15 gtt/mL

Find gtt/min.

(15 gtt/mL) x (150mL / 60 min) = 37.5 gtt/min ≈ 38 gtt/min

(^ the mL cancels out)