An IV is ordered to infuse at 50 mL/hr using tubing with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. What is the correct drip rate in drops per minute?

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A10 gtt/min
B13 gtt/min
C15 gtt/min
D8 gtt/min

✓ Correct answer: B. 13 gtt/min Formula: (mL/hr × drop factor) / 60 minutes = (50 × 15) / 60 = 750 / 60 = 12.5, rounded to 13 gtt/min.

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