The health care provider prescribes Keflex 1 gram. The nurse finds Keflex is available in 250 mg per capsule. Using the dimensional analysis system, how many capsules will the nurse administer to the client?
____ capsules
Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 4
1 capsule x 1,000 mg x 1/1 mg x 250 mg = 4
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