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    Ati Rn 54 Paediatrics Unit 5 ( Fresno City College) Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    Exhibits The nurse obtains the bottle of acetaminophen pictured below. How many mL of acetaminophen does the nurse administer? (Round to the 10ths if needed)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Ordered Dose: 15 mg/kg Child's Weight: 13.5 kg Available Concentration: 160 mg per 5 mL Calculate the Total Dose in Milligrams (mg) Total Dose (mg) = 15 mg/kg × 13.5 kg = 202.5 mg Calculate the Volume to Administer in Milliliters (mL) Volume (mL) = (Ordered Dose (D) / Available Dose (H)) × Quantity (Q) = (202.5 mg / 160 mg) × 5 mL = 1.265625 × 5 mL = 6.328 mL Round to the Nearest Tenth = 6.3 Answer: 6.3 mL

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