How does the "drop factor" affect IV infusions?
A) Fluid with a larger drop factor infuses more slowly than fluid with a smaller drop factor.
B) Smaller drop factors occur with smaller needles (or cannulas) and larger drop factors occur with larger needles.
C) The smaller the drop factor,the fewer the number of drops needed to administer 1 mL of infusion fluid.
D) The larger the drop factor,the fewer the number of drops needed to administer 1 mL of infusion fluid.
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