Ordered: Lactulose solution 5000 mg by mouth at bedtime, for a patient with constipation. Available:
a. Estimate:
b. DA verification:
c. Evaluation:
a. Estimate: of 15 mL (5000 mg = 5 g) ( 7.5 mL per dose)
b. DA verification:
c. Evaluation: Equation is balanced, estimate supports answer.
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