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    Lpn nsg122 dosage calculation proctored exam
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    A nurse is caring for a client who has a new order for enoxaparin 32 mg subcutaneous every 12 hr. How many mg should the nurse administer per day Round to the nearest whole number. Enter numeric value only (numbers and decimal points only, no commas or labels)

    mg/day

    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the information given: Prescribed dose: 32 mg of enoxaparin Frequency: Every 12 hours Determine the total daily dose: The nurse administers the medication twice a day (every 12 hours). Total daily dose is: 32 mg/dose x 2 doses/day = 64 mg/day

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