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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2-Mesh
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 0.65 g PO to a client for a report of postpartum pain. Available is acetaminophen 325 mg tablets. How many tablets 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 1 is convert grams to milligrams: 0.65 g × 1000. Step 2 is calculate the number of tablets needed: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet. Answer: 2 tablets.

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