What should a nurse be aware of when using a whole number in dosage calculations?
a. Never place a decimal point and zero after a whole number.
b. Decimals points should be used wherever needed.
c. Use a decimal point whenever there is a whole number.
d. Leave decimals in to avoid confusion.
a. Never place a decimal point and zero after a whole number.
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a. Never place a decimal point and zero after a whole number. The decimal point could be missed, and the zero could be misinterpreted; for example, 5.0 mg could be mistaken for 50 mg.
b. Using decimal points indiscriminately can lead to misinterpretation of an order and a potential medication error. .
c. Using a decimal point whenever there is a whole number is discouraged. .
d. Avoid using decimals whenever a whole number can be used as an alternative. .
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