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

Insulin glargine does not last for 3 to 6 hours. It is a long-acting insulin that has a duration of action up to 24 hours.

Choice B rationale

This is correct. Insulin glargine lasts for 18 to 24 hours. It is a long-acting insulin that provides a base level of insulin that keeps working for 24 hours or longer.

Choice C rationale

This is also correct. Insulin glargine lasts for 16 to 24 hours. It is a long-acting insulin that provides a base level of insulin that keeps working for 24 hours or longer.

Choice D rationale

Insulin glargine does not last for 6 to 10 hours. It is a long-acting insulin that has a duration of action up to 24 hours.

Choice A rationale

While formula feeding is not contraindicated in infants with gastroesophageal reflux (GER), it is not necessary to switch from breast milk to formula. Both breast milk and formula can be used in infants with GER56.

Choice B rationale

Positioning the baby on their side during sleep is not recommended. This position does not help with GER and can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

Choice C rationale

Keeping the baby in an upright position after feedings can help reduce the symptoms of GER. Gravity helps keep the stomach contents down and prevents them from flowing back into the esophagus.

Choice D rationale

Thickening the baby’s formula with oatmeal is sometimes recommended for infants with GER. However, this should only be done under the guidance of a healthcare provider.