Author Question: A clientt is prescribed to receive a tube feeding of 600 mL strength Ensure over 4 hours. The ... (Read 92 times)

jayhills49 · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A clientt is prescribed to receive a tube feeding of 600 mL strength Ensure over 4 hours. The infusion set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute should the nurse set the tube feeding to provide to the client?

1. 24 gtt/mL
2. 38 gtt/mL
3. 43 gtt/mL
4. 51 gtt/mL

Question 2

Using the following label, indicate the number of tablets or capsules required to administer the ordered dose. Assume all tablets are scored. Used with permission from Pfizer Inc Order: Aldactone 75 mg

What will be an ideal response?

morganmarie791 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2

Rationale 1: gtt/min = 15 gtt/1 mL x 600 mL/4 hours x 1 hour/60 mins. Multiply the numerators and then divide by the denominators. The client will receive 38 gtt/min.

Answer to Question 2

1-1/2 tablets
1 1/2 tablets
1-1/2
1.5