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    Ati nurs 190191 physical assessment proctored exam
    Calculation

    The client has a prescription for dexamethasone 6 mg IV (intravenous) push STAT. Available is a vial of dexamethasone containing 4 mg/ml. The should draw how many milliliters into the syringe for the dos.

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    To prepare a dose of 6 mg of dexamethasone when you have a vial that contains 4 mg/ml, you need to calculate the volume required to achieve the total prescribed dose. The formula to use is: (Desired Dose) / (Concentration of Vial) = Volume to Administer. Plugging in the values: 6 mg / 4 mg/ml = 1.5 ml.

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