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The nurse has the following order and a tubing administration set with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min.

The nurse has the following order and a tubing administration set with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min.

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
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The nurse has the following order and a tubing administration set with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min.

Include the numeral only (not the units) in your answer. Round any decimal fraction to the nearest whole number.

**Sample Electronic Medical Record** **Provider Orders:** - **Name:** T. Patient - **Age:** 87 - **Gender:** Female (F) - **DOB:** 2-17-xx - **MR#:** 39877 - **Allergies:** Ampicillin - **Room:** 112-A - **Provider:** J. Physician, MD - **Date:** 3-09-xx **Order Details:** - **Prescription:** 1 L of D5LR to infuse at a rate of 83 mL/hr **Explanation of Terms:** - **D5LR:** This stands for Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer’s solution. It is commonly used to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance. - **mL/hr:** Milliliters per hour, indicating the rate at which the fluid is to be infused. This order is part of the patient's electronic medical record and outlines the fluid management plan prescribed by the physician.
Transcribed Image Text:**Sample Electronic Medical Record** **Provider Orders:** - **Name:** T. Patient - **Age:** 87 - **Gender:** Female (F) - **DOB:** 2-17-xx - **MR#:** 39877 - **Allergies:** Ampicillin - **Room:** 112-A - **Provider:** J. Physician, MD - **Date:** 3-09-xx **Order Details:** - **Prescription:** 1 L of D5LR to infuse at a rate of 83 mL/hr **Explanation of Terms:** - **D5LR:** This stands for Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer’s solution. It is commonly used to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance. - **mL/hr:** Milliliters per hour, indicating the rate at which the fluid is to be infused. This order is part of the patient's electronic medical record and outlines the fluid management plan prescribed by the physician.
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