Asked by Grace LaBree on May 19, 2024
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A patient is to receive 1000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride intravenously at a rate of 125 mL/hr. The nurse is using microdrip gravity drip tubing. Which rate will the nurse calculate for the minute flow rate (drops/min) ?
A) 12 drops/min
B) 24 drops/min
C) 125 drops/min
D) 150 drops/min
Sodium Chloride
A chemical compound commonly known as salt, widely used in food seasoning and preservation, as well as in medical therapies.
Gravity Drip Tubing
Tubing used to deliver intravenous fluids and medications, relying on gravity to control the rate of infusion instead of a pump.
Minute Flow Rate
The rate at which a fluid flows through a system, measured in units per minute.
- Calculate fluid flow rates for intravenous therapy.
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Carla RojasMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Microdrip tubing delivers 60 drops/mL. Calculation for a rate of 125 mL/hr using microdrip tubing: (125 mL/1 hr)(60 drops/1 mL)(1 hr/60 min) = 125 drop/min.
Learning Objectives
- Calculate fluid flow rates for intravenous therapy.
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