RN HESI Dosage Calculations II
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Question 2 :
The healthcare provider prescribes enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneously every 12 hours for a client who weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available in a 60 mg/0.6 mL prefilled syringe. How many mL should the nurse administer per day? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: ["1.2 mL"]
- Convert the client's weight to kilograms: 132 pounds / 2.2 = 60 kg
- Calculate the daily dose of enoxaparin: 1 mg/kg x 60 kg x 2 times = 120 mg - Calculate the volume of medication to administer: 120 mg / 60 mg x 0.6 mL = 1.2 mL
- The nurse should administer 1.2 mL of enoxaparin per day.