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    A nurse is preparing to administer ondansetron 0.15 mg/kg IV bolus every 4 hr. The client weighs 41 kg (92 lb). How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: Identify the ordered dose and client weight Ordered Dose: 0.15 mg/kg Client Weight: 41 kg Calculate the dose to administer Dose to administer = Ordered Dose × Client Weight Dose to administer = 0.15 × 41 Dose to administer = 6.15 mg

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