How many drops per minute are require to properly administer

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Problem: A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and is receiving cefepime 1 gram IV every 8 hours. It arrives from the pharmacy in a 50 mL bag and is to be given over 30 minutes. The administration set is 15 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute are required to properly administer this medication to the client via gravity?

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