Calculate the desired dose of nesiritide for Mrs. Williamson: ________. (Round to the nearest tenth) 
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
1.9 mcg/min
D = 0.03 mcg/kg/min × 64.5 kg
D = 1.935 mcg/min, rounded to 1.9 mcg/min
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