Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1609 of 2368
A gravity IV rate calculation for an adult gives 42.6 drops per minute. What rate should the nurse count and regulate?
- 42.6 drops per minute
- 43 drops per minute
- 42 drops per minute
- 42.5 drops per minute
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Correct answer: 43 drops per minute
A drop cannot be given as a fraction, so drops are rounded to the nearest whole number. 42.6 becomes 43.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Math Calculations: ROUNDING. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026