An IV infusion pump is not available. When would the nurse use a ...

[Redwolflake15]

An IV infusion pump is not available. When would the nurse use a macrodrip for the IV infusion?
 
  A) Order specifies a large amount of fluid over a short time.
  B) A small amount of IV fluid is to be infused to a child.
  C) The IV infusion is to be administered over a long period.
  D) Microdrops per minute are too few to count accurately.

Question 2

The physician has ordered 2500 mL of NS to infuse in 150 mL/hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL. How many hours will this IV run?
 
  A) 14.6
  B) 15.6
  C) 16.6
  D) 17.6

[ApricotDream]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C