Ati rn dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer ferrous sulfate 0.12 g PO to a client. 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.)
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Explanation & Rationale
Ordered dose: 0.12 g Conversion factor: 1 gram (g) = 1000 milligrams (mg) Calculate the dose in milligrams (mg). Dose (mg) = Dose (g) x 1000 mg/g = 0.12 g×1000 mg/g = 120 mg.
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