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    Ati rn maternal newborn 2023 proctored exam
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer metronidazole 2 g PO to a client who has trichomoniasis. Available is metronidazole 250 mg tablets. How many tablets 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

    Step 1 is to convert grams to milligrams. 2 g × (1000 mg ÷ 1 g) = 2000 mg. Step 2 is to divide the total milligrams needed by the milligrams per tablet. 2000 mg ÷ 250 mg = 8 tablets. The nurse should administer 8 tablets.

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