Directions: Recalculate the IV Flow Rate

Essay

Directions: Recalculate the IV flow rate. Determine the percentage of change and state the course of action. Assume that hospital policy permits recalculation of rates when rates are off schedule and clients are stable.
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500 mL of D5 0.45% NS were to infuse in 5 hr at 33 macrott/min. The drop factor is 20 gtt/mL. After 2 hr, you notice 250 mL remaining.
a. Recalculated rate: _____
b. Percentage of change: _____
c. Course of action: _____