Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7.5 mg IM to a client who is experiencing anxiety. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
mL
Explanation & Rationale
Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 7.5 mg Determine the concentration available: 5 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=7.5 mg/5 mg/mL Calculate the volume: Volume (mL)=1.5
🔒 Submit your answer to reveal
Your Progress
Correct0
Incorrect0
Skipped0
Accuracy0%