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    Ati dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
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    A nurse is preparing to administer oxycodone 10 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for severe pain to a client who is postpartum following a cesarean birth. How many tablet(s) 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

    If the tablets are 5 mg each, and the prescribed dose is 10 mg: Step 1: Determine the number of tablets per dose. 10 mg ÷ 5 mg/tablet = 2 tablets Final calculated answer: 2 tablets

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