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    Dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone 0.2 mg IM for respiratory depression. Available is naloxone injection 0.4 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.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Formula: Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) Given: Dose = 0.2 mg Concentration = 0.4 mg/mL Volume = 0.2 mg / 0.4 mg/mL = 0.5 mL Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.5 mL of naloxone.

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