Ordered: dalteparin sodium 4000 units subcut daily. Available: How many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
a. Estimated dose (more or less than drug concentration volume on hand):
b. DA equation:
c. Evaluation:Indicate the nearest measurable dose on the syringe.
a. Estimate: Less than 0.2 mL
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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