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 hourly rate to minute - rate

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

Step2: Calculate drops per minute

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

Answer:

37.5 gtt/min