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    HESI RN Dosage Calculation Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Identify the dosage. 120 mg Step 2: Identify the rate of administration. 40 mg/minute Step 3: Calculate the time. 120 ÷ 40 = 3 minutes

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