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    Hesi rn dosage calculations proctored exam
    Calculation

    During a home visit, the nurse learns that a client is taking calcium polycarbophil. A single tablet contains 625 mg and the daily maximum dosage is 5 grams in divided doses. How many tablets could the client safely take one day? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round the nearest whole number.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Given: Strength of each tablet: 625 mg Maximum daily dosage: 5 grams (5000 mg) Step 1: Calculate the number of tablets: Number of tablets = Maximum daily dosage (mg) / Strength per tablet (mg/tablet) Number of tablets = 5000 mg / 625 mg/tablet Number of tablets = 8 tablets

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