A physician orders 1800 mL of lactated Ringer’s solutions to be administered over a 14 hour period. The IV is calibrated to deliver 12gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the patient receive
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A physician orders 1800 mL of lactated Ringer’s solutions to be administered over a 14 hour period. The IV is calibrated to deliver 12gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the patient receive
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