The physician ordered 500 mL NS to run over 6 hours with a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL. Calculate the correct IV flow rate to set on the infusion pump.
A) 27 gtt/minute
B) 28 gtt/minute
C) 83 mL/hour
D) 84 mL/hour

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Infusion pumps are always calculated in milliliters per hour. Use this formula: Total number of milliliters ordered/Number of hours to run = mL/hour. Therefore, 500 mL/6 hours = 83.33 mL/hour. Round off to the nearest whole number: 83 mL/hour.

The Physician Ordered 500 ML NS to Run Over 6