Can you calculate the flow rate for manually regulated IV using the

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Can you calculate the flow rate for manually regulated iv using the drops per minute. ordered: 1000 ml ns over 24 hours, tubing is 20 gtt/ml?this question is part of iv drip rate calculations ttck pnp

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Using Dimensional Analysis:1000mL x 20gtts x1 hr  = 20,000  = 13.88 = 14 gtts/min 24 hr 1 mL 60 min

Can you calculate the flow rate for manually regulated IV using the drops per minute. Ordered: 1000 mL NS over 24 hours, tubing is 20 gtt/mL?

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