SOLUTION: The nurse calculates the iv flow rate for a postoperative client. The client is to receive 3000ml of Ringer's lactate. the solution is to run for 24 hr. the iV infusion set has a d

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Question 442837: The nurse calculates the iv flow rate for a postoperative client. The client is to receive 3000ml of Ringer's lactate. the solution is to run for 24 hr. the iV infusion set has a drop factor of 10 drops/ml. The nurae should regulate the client's iV to deliver how many drops/min? (start with what is wanted)
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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10 dps/mlx3000ml=30000 drops
24 hrs x 60m/hr=1440 mns.
30000/1440=20.83 drops/minute..