A client returns from the PACU with a bag of IV fluids that...

A client returns from the PACU with a bag of IV fluids that has 630 mL remaining in the 1,000 mL bag. The prescription reads, 'Continue the present IV over the next 7 hours.' The IV administration set delivers 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should regulate the infusion to deliver how many drops/minute to accomplish the new prescription? (Enter numeric value only.)

Correct Answer: 15

Rationale: Flow rate = (630 mL Ã— 10 gtt/mL) / (7 Ã— 60) = 15 gtt/min.

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