The order is for the patient to receive 500 mL over 4 hours.The nurse has an electronic infusion device ( EID ) in place that provides for the regulation of hourly infusion.The IV tubing available is 10 gtt/mL.What is the setting for the infusion device?
A)125 mL/hr
B)500 mL/hr
C)21 gtt/min
D)32 gtt/min

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For use of EID for infusion, turn on the power button, select the required drops per minute or volume per hour, close the door to the control chamber, and press the start button.In this case, 500 mL/4 hr = 125 mL/hr.

The Order Is for the Patient to Receive 500 ML