Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A client postoperative following an appendectomy, prescribed D5 lactated Ringer's at 150 mL/hr for 12 hr.The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. use a leading zero if it applies. DO not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A (50 gtt/min) because it is a commonly used drip rate for manual IV infusions. This rate ensures a steady flow of medication or fluid into the patient's vein. To calculate the drip rate, divide the total volume to be infused by the infusion time in minutes and then multiply by the drop factor of the IV tubing. The other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the standard drip rates used in clinical practice.