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an iv solution of 940 ml at a drip rate of 5 gtt/min using a tubing factor of 10 gtt/ml has been ordered to be initiated at 1645. calculate the infusion time. (round your answer to the nearest tenth of an hour.)
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31.3 hr
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Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total drops

Total drops = Volume × Tubing factor = $940\ \text{mL} × 10\ \text{gtt/mL} = 9400\ \text{gtt}$

Step2: Calculate time in minutes

Time (min) = Total drops / Drip rate = $9400\ \text{gtt} / 5\ \text{gtt/min} = 1880\ \text{min}$

Step3: Convert to hours

Time (hr) = $1880\ \text{min} / 60\ \text{min/hr} ≈ 31.3\ \text{hr}$

Answer:

31.3 hr