How do I solve this problem? An IV of 750 ml was ordered to run in 6 hours with a set that is calibrated at 10 gtt/ml. After 2 hours you notice that 300 ml have infused. Recalculate the flow rate. How many drops will need to be in counted in 15 seconds to reset the rate?

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Chapter18: Iv Flow Rate Calculation
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An IV of 750 ml was ordered to run in 6 hours with a set that is calibrated at 10 gtt/ml. After 2 hours you notice that 300 ml have infused. Recalculate the flow rate. How many drops will need to be in counted in 15 seconds to reset the rate?

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