An IV of 750 ML Was to Infuse in 4

question 15

Essay

An IV of 750 mL was to infuse in 4 hours. After 1 hour, 300 mL has infused. Recalculate the gtt/min rate to complete the infusion on time (to the nearest whole number). A 15 gtt/mL set is being used.

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Definitions:

Thyrohyoid

A muscle in the neck that depresses the hyoid bone and raises the larynx during swallowing and speaking.

Neck

The part of the body connecting the head to the rest of the body, containing structures of the digestive and respiratory tracts as well as major blood vessels and nerves.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in facilitating rotation and flexion of the neck.

Semispinalis Capitis

is a muscle of the back located beneath the trapezius, playing a key role in extending, rotating, and bending the head backwards.