Asked by Stephen Heath on Jun 01, 2024
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A pediatric patient has an intravenous (IV) catheter with microdrip tubing.The order is for 40 mL/hr to infuse.At what rate does the nurse set the microdrip?
A) 10 gtt/min
B) 20 gtt/min
C) 40 gtt/min
D) 80 gtt/min
Microdrip Tubing
A type of intravenous tubing used to deliver small, precise volumes of fluid, typically at a drip rate of 60 drops per minute.
- Determine the precise rates for IV fluid administrations, taking into account the medical orders, calibration settings, and intended duration.
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NK
Neelam KatariaJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Select one of the following formulas to calculate drop rate based on drops per minute: mL/hr/60 min = mL/min followed by Drop factor×mL/min = drops/min,or mL/hr×Drop factor/60 min = Drops/min.In this case,40 mL/hr×60 gtt/mL = 240 gtt/hr×1 hr/60 min = 40 gtt/min.When microdrip is used,mL/hr always equals gtt/min.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the precise rates for IV fluid administrations, taking into account the medical orders, calibration settings, and intended duration.
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