Ati dosage rn dosage calculation rn mental proctored exam 3.2 assessment
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer risperidone 25 mg IM to an older adult client who has schizophrenia. Available is risperidone injection 25 mg/2 mL. How many mL 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.)
2
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 25 mg Determine the concentration available: 25 mg/2 mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose /(mg)Concentration (mg/mL) Simplify the calculation: Volume (mL)=25 mg/25 mg/2 mL Volume (mL)=2
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