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    HESI RN Med surg adult health proctored exam
    Calculation

    A client is to receive progesterone 10 mg IM daily. The medication is labeled "Progesterone 50 mg/mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation steps: Step 1: Identify the dosage required. 10 mg Step 2: Identify the concentration available. 50 mg/mL Step 3: Calculate the volume to be administered. 10 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL Result: 0.2 mL

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