The physician ordered a unit of 250 mL packed red blood cells to infuse over 4 hours with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the correct IV flow rate in milliliters per hour. Round off to the nearest whole number.
A) 42
B) 63
C) 83
D) 120

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This IV order for packed red blood cells specifies the total amount of fluid to be infused and the duration of administration. To calculate milliliters per hour, simply divide the total volume (250 mL) by the number of hours (4 hours). Therefore, 250 mL/4 hours = 62.5 mL. Round off to the nearest whole number: 63 mL/hour.

The Physician Ordered a Unit of 250 ML Packed Red