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The healthcare provider ordered 2 L 0.9% NS to infuse at 115 mL/hr. The available tubing delivers 20 gtt/mL. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? ___ gtt/min (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
The rate ordered is is, 2 L of 0.9% Normal Saline, and the infusion rate is, 115 ml/hr (1 hour = 60 minutes)
The available tubing delivers 20 gtt/mL (drop factor)
Formula for gtt/min: mL/hr X drop factor = gtt/min.
Thus, the rate of infusion is = 115 mL/ 60 minuts * 20 gtt/mL = 38.33 gtt/min or 38 gtt/min