A 1000-mL dose of D5W 1/2 normal saline is to be infused in 8 hours. The drop factor for the tubing is 60 gtt/min. How many drops per minute should the nurse administer?
A. 75 gtt/min
B. 100 gtt/min
C. 125 gtt/min
D. 150 gtt/min
A 1000-mL dose of D5W 1/2 normal saline is to be infused in 8 hours. The drop factor for the tubing is 60 gtt/min. How many drops per minute should the nurse administer?
A. 75 gtt/min
B. 100 gtt/min
C. 125 gtt/min
D. 150 gtt/min