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How many drops per minute would you administer when the doctor's order states that the client should receive 1 liter of fluid over 8 hours and the intravenous set delivers 20 gtts per cc?

  • A. 31 gtts
  • B. 42 gtts
  • C. 48 gtts
  • D. 51 gtts
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: 1 L = 1000 mL; 1000 mL / 8 hr = 125 mL/hr; 125 mL x 20 gtts/mL / 60 min = 31.25 gtts/min, rounded to 31 (A).