Calculate the Flow Rate (Gtt/min) for the Following IV Fluids

question 1

Short Answer

Calculate the flow rate (gtt/min) for the following IV fluids infusing in mL/hr.
-Infuse D₅W, 500 mL over 5 hours. _____ mL/hr

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Plantar Flex

The movement of the foot that increases the angle between the foot and the leg, as in standing on tiptoe.

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