How Does the "Drop Factor" Affect IV Infusions

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Multiple Choice

How does the "drop factor" affect IV infusions?

• A) Fluid with a larger drop factor infuses more slowly than fluid with a smaller drop factor.
• B) Smaller drop factors occur with smaller needles (or cannulas)and larger drop factors occur with larger needles.
• C) The smaller the drop factor,the fewer the number of drops needed to administer 1 mL of infusion fluid.
• D) The larger the drop factor,the fewer the number of drops needed to administer 1 mL of infusion fluid.

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