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    Rn Hesi Dosage Calculations III Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    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

    Here's how to calculate the volume the nurse should administer: Concentration of epoetin alfa: 10,000 units/mL (given on the vial label) Prescribed dose: 8,200 units We need to find the volume (in mL) that contains the prescribed dose (8,200 units) of epoetin alfa. Dosage calculation: Volume to administer (mL) = Dose (units) / Concentration (units/mL) Volume to administer (mL) = 8,200 units / 10,000 units/mL Volume to administer (mL) = 0.82 mL (round to nearest tenth as requested) Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.8 mL.

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