Ati rn dosage calculation rn maternal newborn proctored assessment 3.2
Calculation
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription with the parent of a newborn who is to receive ferrous sulfate 15 mg PO daily. Available is ferrous sulphate drops 75 mg/0.6 mL. How many mL should the parent administer to the newborn each day? (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
Calculation: Prescribed dose = 15 mg Available concentration = 75 mg per 0.6 mL Calculate the volume in milliliters (mL) to administer per dose. Volume (mL) = (Prescribed dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg)) x Available volume (mL) = (15 mg / 75 mg) x 0.6 mL = 0.2 x 0.6 mL = 0.12 mL.
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