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    A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg IV push (injectable). Available is furosemide 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 40 mg Available Concentration: 10 mg/1 mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume (mL) = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume = 40 ÷ 10 = 4 mL

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