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    Health and wellness (Pediatrics III) Examplify MCPHS college proctored exam
    Calculation

    A client weighing 38.2 kg is receiving a bolus of baclofen. The provider orders 1.2 mg/kg/day in two divided doses every 12 hours. Available supply is baclofen 2 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client? Round to the nearest tenths place. Record numerical answer only.

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    43 Step 1 is: Calculate the total daily dosage in mg. 38.2 kg × 1.2 mg/kg/day = 45.84 mg/day. Step 2 is: Calculate the dosage per divided dose (every 12 hours) in mg. 45.84 mg ÷ 2 doses = 22.92 mg/dose. Step 3 is: Calculate the volume to administer in mL using the available concentration. 22.92 mg ÷ (2 mg/mL) = 11.46 mL. Step 4 is: Round the result to the nearest tenths place. 11.5 mL.

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