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In hanging a parenteral IV fluid that is to be infused by gravity, rather than with an infusion pump, the nurse notes that the IV tubing is available in different drop factors. Which tubing is a microdrop set?
A. 15 drops per milliliter
B. 60 drops per milliliter
C. 20 drops per milliliter
D. 10 drops per milliliter
Correct Answer: B
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
All microdrop sets are calculated to give 60 drops for each milliliter of IV fluid. Macrodrop sets are calculated to give 10, 15, or 20 drops for each milliliter of IV fluid.Pharmacological Therapies
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