The physician orders palifermin (Kepivance) 60 mcg/kg to be administered daily. The client weighs 35 kg. The medication is supplied 5 mg/mL. How many mL would you administer?
1. 0.42 mL
2. 30 mL
3. 36.5 mL
4. 33.6 mL
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Global Rationale: The correct dose for a 35 kg. client = 35 × 60 = 2100 mcg; 2100 mcg = 2.1 mg.
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