The physician ordered 1000 mL of D5W to infuse at 125 mL/hour with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. How many hours will this IV run?
A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 9

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This IV order specifies the total amount of fluid to be infused and the amount to be given per hour (milliliters per hour). To calculate the duration of infusion (number of hours), simply divide the total volume (1000 mL) by the volume per hour (125 mL). Therefore, 1000 mL ÷ 125 mL/hour = 8 hours to infuse.

The Physician Ordered 1000 ML of D5W to Infuse at 125