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

question 11

Short Answer

Calculate the flow rate (gtt/min) for the following IV fluids infusing in mL/hr.
-An IV is infusing at 36 gtt/min; 50 mL of fluid remain in the IV bag. The drop factor of the tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The current time is 0940.

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