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 drop factor) / Time in minute
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= 37.5 gtt/min (38 gtt/min)
Answer - The nurse will deliver 38 gtt/min.
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