Ordered: oxacillin sodium 0.4 g IM stat, for a patient with an infection. Available:
a. How many milliliters of SW will be added for the IM preparation?
b. Estimated dose after reconstitution:How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
c. DA equation:
d. Evaluation:
Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.
a. 11.5 mL
b. Estimate: More than 1.5 mL; less than 3 mL (0.4 g = 400 mg)
c.
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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