If a patient is receiving an IV of D5W at a rate of 18 drops per milliliter, how many drops would they receive from a 2 liter bag?
A)9,000
B)18,000
C)36,000
D)72,000

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The patient would receive 36,000 drops of D5W from a 2 liter bag. If there are 18 drops per milliliter, and 1 liter is equal to 1000 mL, then there are 18,000 drops in 1 liter. A 2 liter bag would contain 18,000 x 2 = 36,000 drops.

If a Patient Is Receiving an IV of D5W at a Rate