The nurse is caring for a client who is to receive cefoperazone (Cefodbid) 1.5 g in 100 mL normal saline intravenously over 30 minutes

The nurse begins the infusion and a little while later the client calls to report itching so the nurse stops the infusion. The pump reading has recorded 44 mL infused. Approximately how much medication (in mg) did the client receive?


ANS: 660 mg

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