The client’ provider has ordered 0.9% sodium chloride at 15…
The client’ provider has ordered 0.9% sodium chloride at 150 mLs/hour. The tubing has a drop factor of 15 drops/mL. What is the drop rate per 15 seconds ? Round to the nearest whole number. ANSWER: 150 mLs/ 60 minutes X 15 gtts/ mL = 37.5gtts/min. 37.5 / 4 = 9.375 Round down to 9 drops/15 sec