A Patient Is to Receive an Infusion of 250 ML

question 33

Short Answer

A patient is to receive an infusion of 250 mL of platelets over 2 hours through tubing that is labeled: 1 mL equals 10 drops. How many drops per minute will the nurse infuse?

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Definitions:

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, consisting of three to five fused vertebrae, commonly referred to as the tailbone.

Spinous Process

A bony projection off the posterior (back) of each vertebra, serving as a point for muscle and ligament attachment.

Spinous Process

A bony projection off the posterior (back) part of each vertebra, serving as a point for muscle and ligament attachment.

Costal Facet

A small, flat surface on a vertebra that articulates with the rib, contributing to the thoracic cage's stability.