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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2-Mesh
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    A nurse is preparing to administer docusate sodium PO to a postpartum client who has a prescription for 200 mg/day in two equally divided doses. The client states she has trouble swallowing tablets and capsules. Therefore, the nurse has obtained docusate sodium liquid 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is 200 mg ÷ 2 = 100 mg. Step 2 is 100 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL per dose.

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