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A volume of 360 mL is to infuse in 2 hours using a 15 gtt/mL set. At the end of 45 minutes, you discover that 225 mL remains. Should the flow rate be adjusted? If so, what is the correct rate to complete the infusion on time?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When using dimensional analysis the _____________ stands alone on one side of the equation.
 
  A. quantity of units you are converting from
  B. the unknown quantity
  C. fraction
  D. ratio



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Answer to Question 1

No

Original rate:

New rate:

No new rate adjustment is needed.

Answer to Question 2

B



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