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The order is for 100 mL to run over 8 hours as a "piggyback." The drop factor of the secondary unit is 15. The nurse should set the drop control to deliver __ gtts/min.

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale: 100 mL divided by 8 = 12.5 mL/h; (12.5 mL/h ? 15 gtts/mL) ÷ 60 min/h ? 3 gtts/min.