A client weighing 132 lb is brought to the emergency department in status epilepticus. The physician asks the nurse to prepare diazepam (Valium) 0.25 mg/kg. How many milligrams will be given to this client? _______________________________ mg
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
15 mg
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Step 1: 2.2 lb / 1 kg = 132 lb / X kg
132 lb = 2.2 X
60 kg = X
Step 2: 1 kg / 0.25 mg = 60 kg / X mg
15 mg = X
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