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    Hesi rn dosage calculation 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).

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Here's how to calculate the volume (mL) of epoetin alfa the nurse should administer: 1. We know: Prescribed dose: 8,200 units (given by the healthcare provider) Concentration of epoetin alfa in the vial: 10,000 units/mL (given on the vial label) 2. We need to find: Volume to administer (mL) 3. Calculation: To find the volume to administer, divide the prescribed dose (units) by the concentration (units/mL) of the medication in the vial. Volume (mL) = Dose (units) / Concentration (units/mL) Plug in the values: Volume (mL) = 8,200 units / (10,000 units/mL) Volume (mL) = 0.82 mL (round to nearest tenth as requested) Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.82 mL of epoetin alfa.

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