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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2-Mesh
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer oxycodone 10 mg PO every 6 hours PRN for severe pain to a client who is postpartum following a cesarean birth. Available is oxycodone 5 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 (10 mg ÷ 5 mg/tablet) = 2 tablets. Final answer: 2 tablets.

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