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    Med Surg 2 Proctored Exam

    The healthcare provider orders: Epinephrine 0.25 mg IV stat Pharmacy provides: Epinephrine 0.1 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse prepare to administer? Enter the number only. Round to one decimal place.

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the prescribed dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 0.25 mg Available Concentration: 0.1 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume to administer = 0.25 ÷ 0.1 = 2.5 mL

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