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    Ati pharmacology proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer hydromorphone 2.5 mg PO every 6 hours for a client with severe pain. The amount available comes in a liquid form (5 mg/5 mL). How many mL should the nurse administer per day (24 hours)? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).

    mL per day

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1 is 2.5 mg ÷ (5 mg ÷ 5 mL). Step 2 is 2.5 ÷ 1. Step 3 is 2.5 × 4. Answer: 10 mL per day.

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