The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Receiving

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous fluids that are not regulated on an electronic controller.In order to calculate the rate of the IV flow in drops per minute,the nurse must know the number of drops per milliliter of fluid the tubing delivers.Where should the nurse look for this information?

• A)On the packaging of the tubing
• B)In the charting from the nurse who started the infusion
• C)In the drug reference book
• D)On the roller clamp of the tubing

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