The physician has ordered Cisplatin 50 mg/m2 every 3 weeks; BSA, 1.1 m2 . The medication is available as reconstituted vial with concentration of 10 mg/10 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse prepare to insert in an IV bag for dilution?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 50
D) 55
D
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A patient, admitted for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, has several inflamed wounds on his legs and arms. The nurse realizes that the inflammation
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