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    Ati rn dosage calculation med surg Proctored exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer exenatide 10 mcg subcutaneous. Available is exenatide 250 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the prescribed dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 10 mcg Available Concentration: 250 mcg/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume to administer = 10 ÷ 250 = 0.04 mL

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