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    Hesi rn dosage calculation d441 proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes epoetin alfa 8,200 units SUBQ for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The 2 mL multidose vial is labeled, "Each 1 mL of solution contains 10,000 Units of epoetin alfa. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required round to the nearest tenth).

    mL

    Explanation & Rationale

    Given Information: Prescribed dose: 8200 units Concentration: 10,000 units/mL Calculate the volume to be administered Volume to be administered = Prescribed dose / Concentration Volume to be administered = 8200 units / 10,000 units/mL = 0.82 mL

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