Phlebotomy Essentials
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A patient is to receive 75 mL of a solution through IV infusion.
a. Calculate the total drops delivered if using an administration set that provides 15 drops/mL. (Do not round)
b. If the infusion lasts 2 hours, calculate the number of drops delivered each minute.
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