A healthcare provider prescribes 250 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to be infused over 2 hours.A microdrip infusion set is being used.What is the drip rate (drops/min)that the nurse should monitor?
A) 60
B) 75
C) 125
D) 250

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Calculate the drip rate by multiplying the number of milliliters to be infused per hour (hourly rate)by the drop factor in drops/mL,divided by 60 minutes.An infusion of 250 mL in 2 hours results in an hourly rate of 125 mL/hr. 125 (mL/hr)´ 60 (drops/mL)= 125 drops/min 60 min

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