Ati dosage calculation rn paediatrics nursing proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium hydroxide 0.85 g PO to a school-age child. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Explanation & Rationale
Calculation: Dose to be converted: 0.85 g. 1 g = 1000 mg. Calculate the equivalent dose in milligrams. Dose (mg) = Dose (g) × Conversion factor (mg/g) = 0.85 g × 1000 mg/g = 850 mg.
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