Question

question 2 of 5, step 5 of 6
order: lactated ringers 1,000 ml iv for 8 h at 125 ml/h
drop factor: 15 gtt/ml
step 5 of 6: calculate the percent variation for this order.

Explanation:

Step1: Assume no deviation

Since no information about an actual - administered rate (to compare with the ordered rate) is given, we assume the actual rate is the same as the ordered rate. The formula for percent variation is $\text{Percent Variation}=\frac{\text{Actual Rate}-\text{Ordered Rate}}{\text{Ordered Rate}}\times100\%$.

Step2: Substitute values

If the actual rate = ordered rate = 125 mL/h, then $\text{Percent Variation}=\frac{125 - 125}{125}\times100\%=\frac{0}{125}\times100\% = 0\%$.

Answer:

0%