Your patient is having a cholecystectomy this evening. To prevent dehydration, she is to receive 5 percent dextrose in 0.45 percent saline solution at a rate of 150 mL/hour. Using 20 drops/mL tubing, what is the drip rate in drops/minute?
A) 150
B) 75
C) 60
D) 50

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate the drip rate in drops/minute, use the formula: (Volume in mL/hour) x (Drop factor in drops/mL) / (60 minutes/hour). So, (150 mL/hour) x (20 drops/mL) / 60 = 50 drops/minute.

Your Patient Is Having a Cholecystectomy This Evening