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10 years ago
The nurse discovers that an IV is infusing ahead of schedule and you must slow it down. 725mL remain and the IV has an additional 6 hours to infuse. The set in use is 10gtt/mL. What is the new rate?
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10 years ago
Hi myanna,

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725mL remain and the IV has an additional 6 hours to infuse.

725 / 6 = 120 mL / h

Not sure if this is right. I don't know how to factor in 10gtt/mL. Is there a formula you've been provided. Mind explaining 10gtt/mL. Not a nursing major Frowning Face
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10 years ago Edited: 10 years ago, sumthnsumthn
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10 years ago
121ml
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10 years ago
@sumthnsumthn

Thanks for the help!
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