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    Hesi rn dosage calculation d441 proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes a loading dose of digoxin 0.6 mg intravenously (IV) for a client with heart failure (HF) The nurse obtains digoxin Injection 500 meg in 2 mL vial from the electronic medication system. How many ml. should the n administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Given Information: Prescribed dose: 0.6 mg Vial concentration: 500 mcg/2 mL Convert the prescribed dose to micrograms 0.6 mg x 1000 mcg/mg = 600 mcg Calculate the volume to be administered Volume to be administered = Prescribed dose / Concentration Volume to be administered = 600 mcg / 500 mcg/mL = 1.2 mL

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