The hospital has experienced a power outage and is on backup generator electrical support. The nursing staff is asked to convert all nonmedication IVs to gravity control. The nurse is caring for a patient whose IV fluids are infusing at "keep vein open," which is defined as 30 mL/hr per hospital policy. Using tubing with a drip factor of 15 gtt/mL, what rate (gtt/min) should the nurse use for the patient's IV fluids? (Round to the nearest full drop.)

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The Answer of The hospital has experienced a power outage and is on backup generator electrical support. The nursing staff is asked to convert all nonmedication IVs to gravity control. The nurse is caring for a patient whose IV fluids are infusing at "keep vein open," which is defined as 30 mL/hr per hospital policy. Using tubing with a drip factor of 15 gtt/mL, what rate (gtt/min) should the nurse use for the patient's IV fluids? (Round to the nearest full drop.)

The Hospital Has Experienced a Power Outage and Is on Backup