An IV solution of 1000 mL 5% dextrose in water is to be infused at 125 mL/hr to correct a client’s fluid imbalance. The infusion set delivers 15 drops/mL. To ensure that the solution will infuse over an 8-hour period, at how many drops per minute should the nurse set the rate of flow? Record your answer using a whole number.
1
31 gtt/min
2
12 gtt/min
3
40 gtt/min
4
22 gtt/min