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An intravenous (IV) infusion flows into a vein because of hydrostatic pressure. This depends LEAST on which of the following?

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An intravenous (IV) infusion flows into a vein because of hydrostatic pressure. This depends LEAST on which of the following?

gravity
the density of the IV solution
the volume of liquid in the IV bag
the “head” of liquid

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C: Gravity acting on the head of liquid provides the pressure that forces an IV solution into a vein. As long as the head of liquid is maintained, the volume contained in the IV bag has little influence.

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