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A client with diabetic ketoacidosis is to receive a continuous infusion of regular insulin. The physician orders 1 L of 5% de
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Order dose 1 L of 5 % dextrose and water solution to run at 150 ml/hrs once the client's blood glucose has reached 250 mg/dl.

Drop factor is 15 gtt/ml

Formula for drop calculation = (Total volume of fluid \times drop factor) / Time in minute

= (150ml x 15gtt/ml) = 60minute

= 37.5 gtt/min (38 gtt/min)

Answer - The nurse will deliver 38 gtt/min.

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