Calculate the infusion time for an IV of 1500 mL running at 25 gtt/min.if the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.

Name: Calculate the infusion time for an IV of 1500 mL running at 25 gtt/min.if the drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.
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To calculate the infusion time, use the formula: Time (hours) = (Volume in mL / (Flow rate in gtt/min)) * (Drop factor in gtt/mL) / 60. Plugging in the values: Time = (1500 / 25) * (15) / 60 = 15 hours.

Calculate the Infusion Time for an IV of 1500 ML