A Patient's IV Is Supposed to Have a Drip Rate

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient's IV is supposed to have a drip rate of 42 gtt/min.You count 8 gtt in 15 seconds.What is your best action?

• A) Nothing,the IV flow rate is correct.
• B) Increase the drip rate to 10 gtt/15 seconds.
• C) Increase the drip rate to 15 gtt/15 seconds.
• D) Decrease the drip rate to 6 gtt/15 seconds.

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Definitions:

Lactiferous Ducts

A network of milk-carrying ducts within the breasts that transport milk from the mammary glands to the nipple.

Areolar Glands

Modified sweat glands found in the areolar tissue around the nipple that lubricate and protect the breast during breastfeeding.

Rugae

Folds or ridges found in the internal stomach lining and other bodily organs that allow for expansion.

Perimetrium

Outer serous coat of the uterus; also called serous layer.