To calculate the desired hourly flow rate of an IV infusion,the nurse follows which of these steps?
A)Multiply the volume of fluid by the total infusion hours.
B)Divide total volume by total infusion hours.
C)Multiply drops per mL by the total infusion hours.
D)Divide drops per mL by the total infusion hours.

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To set the flow rate for a client's IV infusion: prepare to set the flow rate (have paper and pencil ready to calculate,review calibration in drops per mL of each infusion set)and determine hourly rate by dividing total volume by total hours to be infused.

To Calculate the Desired Hourly Flow Rate of an IV