Ati Nur 275 Fundamentals Proctored Exam (Excelsior University)
Calculation
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following hip arthroplasty and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1 mg/kg/dose subcutaneously every 12 hours. The client weighs 95 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Explanation & Rationale
To calculate the correct dose, convert pounds to kilograms: 95 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 43.18 kg. Then multiply by the prescribed dose: 43.18 kg × 1 mg/kg = 43.18 mg. Rounded to the nearest tenth, the dose is 43.2 mg. This ensures accurate anticoagulation while minimizing the risk of bleeding.
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