Directions: Indicate how you would prepare each of the following using full-strength hydrogen peroxide (solute) and normal saline (solvent)
300 mL of 3/4 strength for skeletal pin care
ANS:
3/4 × 300 mL = 225 mL (solute)
300 mL - 225 mL = 75 mL (solvent/normal saline)
To make 300 mL of 3/4 strength hydrogen peroxide, mix 225 mL of full-strength hydrogen peroxide and 75 mL of normal saline.
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