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Calculate the IV flow rate for 0.92 L of NS to be infused in 16.3 hr....

Calculate the IV flow rate for 0.92 L of NS to be infused in 16.3 hr. The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of 24 gtts/mL. What is the IV flow rate in gtts/min?

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Volume (mL) / Time (min) x Drop Factor (gtts/mL)  = Y (Flow Rate in gtts/min)

Convert 16.3 hr to min.

min ← hr    ( x by 60 )

16.3 hr x 60 = 978 min

Convert 0.92 L to mL.

mcL ← mL ← L ← kL    ( x by 1,000 )

0.92 L x 1,000 = 920 mL

920 ml / 978 min x 24 gtts/mL  =  23 gtts/min

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