A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5mg/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hrs. The client weighs 245lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? Round of to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.

To determine the correct dosage for the client, follow these steps: 1. Convert the client’s weight from pounds to kilograms: 1 pound = 0.453592 kilograms 245 pounds x 0.453592 = 111.13 kilograms (rounded to two decimal places) 2. Calculate the dosage in mg per dose: The dosage is 1.5 mg/kg. 1.5 mg/kg x 111.13 kg = 166.695 mg 3. Round to the nearest whole number: 166.695 mg rounded to the nearest whole number is 167 mg