Question

order: d₅w 750 ml iv for 5 h at 150 ml/h
drop factor: 15 gtt/ml
step 1 of 6: calculate the original flow rate in gtt/min.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert flow rate to mL/min

The flow rate is 150 mL/h. To convert it to mL/min, divide by 60. So, $\frac{150}{60}= 2.5$ mL/min.

Step2: Calculate gtt/min

The drop - factor is 15 gtt/mL. Multiply the flow rate in mL/min by the drop - factor. So, $2.5\times15 = 37.5$ gtt/min.

Answer:

37.5 gtt/min