A nurse is preparing to administer Ringer’s lactate via continuous IV infusion at a rate of 120 mL/hr. The manual IV tubing’s drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the manual IV infusion to deliver?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A rationale

Telling the patient that this is the medication their doctor wants them to take does not address the patient’s concern about the color of the pill.

Choice B rationale

While it’s true that the same medication can sometimes come in different colors, this response does not confirm that the orange pill is the correct medication for the patient.

Choice C rationale

Checking the medication order again is the best response. This will ensure that the patient is receiving the correct medication.

Choice D rationale

Explaining the purpose of the medication does not address the patient’s concern about the color of the pill.

Choice A rationale

Positioning the head of the patient’s bed flat is not typically recommended after a laryngectomy. Instead, the head of the bed is often elevated to help reduce swelling and improve breathing.

Choice B rationale

Providing the patient with humidified air can help keep the airway moist and reduce discomfort, making it a common practice after a laryngectomy.

Choice C rationale

While keeping the surgical site clean is important, cleaning the patient’s sutures every 8 hours is not a standard recommendation and may vary based on the surgeon’s instructions.

Choice D rationale

Suctioning the patient’s mouth on the side of the surgery is not typically recommended as it could potentially disrupt the surgical site.