The physician has ordered furosemide 20 mg stat. The ampule is labeled 40 mg/mL. What dose should the nurse administer?
a. 0.8 mL
b. 0.5 mL
c. 2.0 mL
d. 8.0 mL
ANS: B
Desired dosage over the available dosage times the unit. The unit is what the available dosage is contained in.
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