The health care provider has ordered epoetin alfa 50 units/kg subq three times weekly. Today the client weighs 143 pounds. The nurse should administer _______ units of epoetin
Standard Text: Record your answer rounded to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 3,250
Rationale: The nurse divides the client's weight in pounds (143) by 2.2 (2.2lbs/kg) to determine that the client weighs 65 kg. That figure is multiplied by 50 units to achieve a dose of 3,250 units.
Global Rationale: The nurse divides the client's weight in pounds (143) by 2.2 (2.2lbs/kg) to determine that the client weighs 65 kg. That figure is multiplied by 50 units to achieve a dose of 3,250 units.
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