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    Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
    Calculation

    A nurse is planning to administer chlorpromazine 0.8 g PO daily to a client. How many mg should the nurse plan to administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required in g: 0.8 g Understand the conversion factor: 1 g = 1000 mg Use the formula: Weight (mg)=Weight (g)×1000 Weight (mg)=0.8 g×1000 mg/g Calculate the weight: Weight (mg)=800

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