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An IV is infusing at 75​ mL/h. If the drop factor is 20​ gtt/mL, what would...

An IV is infusing at 75​ mL/h. If the drop factor is 20​ gtt/mL, what would this rate of flow equal in​ gtt/min.?

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An IV is infusing at 75 mL/h. If the drop factor is 20 gtt/mL, what would this rate of flow equal in gtt/min.?

Formula; mL/hr X drop factor/60 minutes = gtt/min

= 75 mL/h x 20 gtt/mL/ 60 minutes

1500/60

= 25 gtt/min

Nightingale answered 2 years ago
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