A nurse is preparing to administer desvenlafaxine 0.25 g PO to a client who has major depressive disorder. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

The nurse should administer 250 mg of desvenlafaxine. Step-by-Step Calculation Understanding the Problem Desired desvenlafaxine dose: 0.25 g Need to convert grams to milligrams Calculations 1 gram = 1000 milligrams 0.25 grams = 0.25 X 1000 = 250 milligrams The nurse should administer 250 mg of desvenlafaxine