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    HESI RN EXIT 1 PROCTORED EXAM
    Calculation

    A child with peripheral edema who weighs 44 pounds receives a prescription for furosemide 2 mg/kg intravenously every 12 hours. The vial is labeled, "10 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only)

    ml

    Explanation & Rationale

    1kg=2.2 pounds 44pounds= 44/2.2= 20kg Desired dose= 2mg/kg= 220= 40mg Available formulation= 10mg/ml Dose to administer= desired dose/ formulation= 40/10= 4 ml

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