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    Wgu Hesi dosage calculation proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin sodium 1 mg/kg SUBQ every 12 hours for a client who weighs 132 lb. The vial is labeled, "Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg per mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Here's the corrected calculation for the volume to be administered: Dosage: 60 mg Concentration: 100 mg/mL Volume to administer: Volume (mL) = Dosage (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL) = 60 mg / 100 mg/mL Volume (mL) = 0.6 mL Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.6 mL of enoxaparin sodium injection.

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