The nurse finds that an intravenous (IV) solution ordered to infuse over 8 hours fails toinfuse at the intended rate. There is 240 mL of solution remaining, and only 2 hours are leftto infuse the solution. There is a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. What should the regulated ratebe to complete the solution in time? Record your answer using a whole number.microgtt/minConfidentNot Sure

Total volume = 240 ml Total time in minutes = 2 * 60 Drop factor = 10 drp/ ml Drug calculation…

Answered: The nurse finds that an intravenous…

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