Posted: February 26th, 2018

I.V. Infusion Rate : 4 Best Ways to Calculate It

I.V. Infusion Rate : The doctor orders dextrose 5% in water, 1,000 ml to be infused over 8 hours.

The I.V. tubing delivers 15 drops per milliliter. The nurse in charge should run the I.V. infusion at a rate of:

A. 15 drop per minute
B. 21 drop per minute
C. 32 drop per minute
D. 125 drops per minute