The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin 1 mg/kg SUBQ every 12 hours for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available in 60 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe. How many mL should the nurse administer per day? (Enter numerical value only.)

First, we need to convert the client’s weight from pounds to kilograms since the dosage is prescribed in mg/kg. We know that 1 kg is approximately 2.20462 pounds. So, Weight in kg = Weight in pounds / 2.20462 ​= 132/ 2.20462​ ≈ 59.87kg The prescribed dosage is 1 mg/kg every 12 hours, so the total daily dosage (for 24 hours) in mg would be: Daily dosage in mg= 2 × (Dosage per kg × Weight in kg) = 2 × (1mg/kg × 59.87kg) ≈ 119.74mg The medication is available in a concentration of 60 mg/0.6 mL, which simplifies to 100 mg/mL. Therefore, the volume to be administered per day in mL would be: Volume in mL=Daily dosage in mg/ Concentration in mg/mL ​= 119.74mg / 100mg/mL ​ ≈ 1.20mL So, the nurse should administer approximately 1.20 mL of enoxaparin per day. Always consult with a healthcare professional for accurate information.