A healthcare provider prescribes 250 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to be infused over 2 hours. A micro-drip infusion set is being used. What is the drip rate (drops/min) that the nurse should monitor?

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The drip rate is calculated as follows:Drip rate = (Volume to be infused in mL) / (Time in minutes) x (Drop factor)Drip rate = (250 mL) / (2 hours x 60 minutes/hour) x (20 drops/mL)Drip rate = 125 drops/min

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