Directions: Recalculate the IV Flow Rate

question 35

Short Answer

Directions: Recalculate the IV flow rate. Determine the percentage of change and state the course of action. Assume that hospital policy permits recalculation of rates when rates are off schedule and clients are stable.
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Drop factor of 15 on the package of a continuous IV administration set indicates what? ______________________________

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Definitions:

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Cervix Effaced

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Amniotic Sac Ruptured

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