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    Ati dosage calculations Proctored exam
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    A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 20 mg IV push stat for a client with pulmonary edema. The amount available is 10 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 by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 20 mg Determine the concentration available: 10 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) Calculate the volume: Volume (mL)=20 mg/10 mg/mL=2

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