RN HESI Dosage Calculations II
RN HESI Dosage Calculations II ( 55 Questions)
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Question 17 :
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV bolus of diltiazem 0.25 mg/kg for a client with atrial fibrillation. The client weighs 178 pounds. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
Correct Answer: ["20 mg"]
- Convert client's weight from pounds to kilograms: 178 / 2.2 = 80.9 kg
- Multiply client's weight by prescribed dose of diltiazem: 80.9 x 0.25 = 20.225 mg - Round the result to the nearest whole number: 20 mg
- The nurse should administer 20 mg of diltiazem IV bolus