An order reads: Infuse 1500 mL D5W over 12 hours using tubing with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL. What is the correct drip rate in drops per minute?

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A25 gtt/min
B31 gtt/min
C21 gtt/min
D15 gtt/min

✓ Correct answer: C. 21 gtt/min Using the formula (Volume × Drop factor) divided by Time in minutes: (1500 × 10) divided by 720 minutes = 15000 divided by 720 = 20.8, which rounds to 21 gtt/min.

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