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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer ferrous sulfate 300 mg PO. Available is ferrous sulfate elixir 220 mg/5 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 1: (300 mg ÷ 220 mg) × 5 mL Step 2:.36 × 5 mL Step 3:.8 mL The nurse should administer 6.8 mL.

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