An IV infusion pump is not available. The nurse would use a macrodrip for the IV infusion in which instance?
A) The order specifies a large amount of fluid over a short time
B) A small amount of IV fluid is to be infused to a child
C) The IV infusion is to be administered over a long period
D) Microdrips per minute are too few to count accurately

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A macrodrip is used when the order specifies a large amount of fluid over a short time. A microdrip is used when the IV is to be administered over a long period, a small amount of fluid is to be infused, or the macrodrops per minute are too few.

An IV Infusion Pump Is Not Available