How do you calculate the administration of a specific amount of drug via infusion, based on weight?
A) Dose ordered × total volume of bag used × drip factor of IV tubing × weight in kg/total amount of drug dissolved within the bag
B) Dose ordered × total volume of bag used × drip factor of IV tubing/total amount of drug dissolved within the bag
C) Dose ordered × total volume of the drug container/total amount of drug dissolved within the fluid
D) Dose ordered × total volume of the drug container × weight in kg/total amount of drug dissolved within the fluid
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What will be an ideal response?