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    Hesi rn dosage calculation d441 proctored exam
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    The healthcare provider prescribes furosemide 120 mg intravenously (IV) for a client with fluid overload. Furosemide is available in a vial labeled 10 mg/mL, and the recommended rate for IV administration is 40 mg/minute. The nurse should administer the medication over what length of time in minutes? (Enter numeric value only)

    minutes

    Explanation & Rationale

    Given Information: Prescribed dose: 120 mg Recommended rate: 40 mg/min Calculate the time for administration Time = Prescribed dose / Recommended rate Time = 120 mg / 40 mg/min = 3 minutes

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