The Physician Orders 392 Ml of D₅W Solution to Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

The physician orders 392 ml of D₅W solution to be administered over a 14-hour period.The IV set is calibrated to deliver 15 gtt/ml.How many drops per minute should the patient receive? ____ gtt/min

• A)12
• B)2
• C)7
• D)1.9

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Sexually Transmitted Infection

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Gonorrhea

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HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Biopsychosocial Model

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