Margaret, an 80 year old, has come in with dehydration. An IV fluid bolus has been ordered of 500 mL of D5 2 NS over 4 hours. Using the infusion set label below, calculate the gravity flow rate in drops per minute. 10 gtts/mL CLEARLINK SYSTEM Continu-Flo Solution Set 110' (2.8 m) 3 Luer Lock Adapter

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