The doctor has ordered 1,000 cc of intravenous fluid in every 8 hours. If you are using an intravenous tube that delivers 20 cc/drop, determine the rate at which you would set the intravenous fluid flow.
A. 42 gtts/min
B. 40 gtts/min
C. 50 gtts/min
D. 38 gtts/min
Answer:A
The doctor has ordered 1,000 cc of intravenous fluid in every 8 hours. If you are using an intravenous tube that delivers 20 cc/drop, determine the rate at which you would set the intravenous fluid flow.
A. 42 gtts/min B. 40 gtts/min C. 50 gtts/min D. 38 gtts/min