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    Ati Lpn Med Surg Proctored Exam (Successful Career Institute)

    A nurse is administering 19 mg of furosemide via IV bolus. The medication is available in a vial labeled 10 mg/mL. The syringe used for administration has graduations of 0.2 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to administer?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. This is incorrect B. Answer: 2.0 mL Step 1: Identify formula mL to administer = Desired dose ÷ Concentration Step 2: Insert values = 19 mg ÷ 10 mg/mL Step 3: Calculate = 1.9 mL Because the syringe is graduated in 0.2 mL increments, 1.9 mL cannot be measured accurately. Round to the nearest measurable increment. mL ≈ 2.0 mL Final Answer: 2.0 mL C. This is incorrect D. This is incorrect

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