You are to run an IV of 1000 mL of 0.9% NS for 5 hours. The
infusion is to begin at 9:00 am.
A. What is the flow rate in mL/hr? _____________
B. What is the gtt/min flow rate if the tubing is a microdrip?
gtt/min ______________
Ans:- a) 200ml/hr.
b) 200gtt/ min,
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