Which of the following represents the flow rate in drops/minute for the IV order: 125 mL/hr of D₅W using a 15 gtt/mL infusion set?

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To calculate the flow rate for IV fluid administration,two concepts must be understood: the flow rate and the drop factor.Drops/minute is the measure of flow rate.Drop factor (15 gtt/mL)× milliliters/minute (2.08 mL/min)= flow rate (drops/minute).Therefore 15 gtt/mL × 2.08 mL/min = 31 gtt/min.(Note that 125 mL/hr divided by 60 minutes per hour = 2.08 mL/min. )

Which of the Following Represents the Flow Rate in Drops/minute