Ati dosage calculations Proctored exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer milk of Magnesia 60 mL per day at nighttime for a client with chronic constipation. The amount available is 400 mg/5 mL. How many tablespoons should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
tablespoons
Explanation & Rationale
Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 60 mL Convert mL to tablespoons: tablespoon=5 mL Calculate the number of tablespoons: Number of tablespoons=60 mL/15 mL/tablespoon=4 tablespoons
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