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A client is receiving one liter of DW 0.45% normal saline IV every 8 hours by gravity infusion. The IV tubing has a drip factor of 12 gtt/mL. The nurse should regulate the IV to deliver how many drops per minute? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)

Correct Answer: 25

Rationale: Infusion rate: 1000 mL / 8 hours = 125 mL/hour. Flow rate: (125 × 12) / 60 = 25 gtt/min.

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