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    Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone 40 mcg IM to a client. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. 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 in mcg: 40 mcg Understand the conversion factor: 1 mg = 1000 mcg Use the formula: Weight (mg)=Weight (mcg)1000 Weight (mg)=40mcg/1000mcg Calculate the weight: Weight (mg)=0.04

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