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    Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
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    A nurse is preparing to administer hydroxyzine hydrochloride 75 mg IM to a client who has anxiety. Available is hydroxyzine hydrochloride injection 50 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.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 75 mg Determine the concentration available: 50 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose (mg)/Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=75 mg/50 mg/mL Calculate the volume: Volume (mL)=1.5 mL

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