Calculate IV Rates in Gtt/min

question 28

Short Answer

Calculate IV rates in gtt/min.
-Give 1500 mL 0.9 NS with 20 mEq K⁺ over 12 hours. Drop factor is 15 gtt/min.

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Labour Efficiency

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