Ordered: triazolam 0.25 mg po HS stat, for an agitated patient. Available:
a. Estimate:
b. DA verification:
c. Evaluation:
a. Estimate: more; 2 tab
b. DA verification:
c. Evaluation: Equation is balanced, estimate supports answer.
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How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer? Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.