Question

order: d₅w 750 ml iv for 5 h at 150 ml/h
drop factor: 15 gtt/ml
step 4 of 6: recalculate the flow rate (the adjusted flow rate) in gtt/min.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mL/h to mL/min

We know 1 hour = 60 minutes. So, if the rate is 150 mL/h, then the rate in mL/min is $\frac{150}{60}= 2.5$ mL/min.

Step2: Calculate gtt/min

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

Answer:

37.5