An infusion of 230 mL was ordered to infuse in 48 minutes. After 15 minutes the volume remaining is 160 mL. Calculate the new flow rate (to the nearest whole number) to complete the infusion on time. The set delivers 15 gtt/mL.

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The Answer is 72-73 gtt/min
48 min - 15 min = 33 min
160 mL ÷ 33 min = 4.84 = 4.8 mL/min 72-73 gtt/min 48 min - 15 min = 33 min 160 mL ÷ 33 min = 4.84 = 4.8 mL/min

An Infusion of 230 ML Was Ordered to Infuse in 48