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    Ati dosage calculation rn paediatrics nursing proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin 36 mg IM to a school-age child. Available is gentamicin injection 40 mg/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

    Calculation: Desired dose = 36 mg. Available concentration = 40 mg/mL. Calculate the volume in milliliters (mL) to administer. Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg/mL) = 36 mg / 40 mg/mL = 0.9 mL.

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