A client is to receive 3,000 mL of 5% dextrose in normal saline over a 24-hour period.The infusion set delivers 15 drops per mL.What is the flow rate in drops per minute?
A)15
B)31
C)45
D)62

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To set the flow rate for a client's IV infusion: prepare to set the flow rate (have paper and pencil ready to calculate,review calibration in drops/mL of each infusion set)and determine hourly rate by dividing total volume by total hours to be infused.Multiply the hourly infusion rate by the drop factor,and divide by the infusion time in minutes.3,000 mL/24 hours = 125 mL/hr x 15/60 min = 31 drops/min

A Client Is to Receive 3,000 ML of 5% Dextrose