The nurse needs to administer 2 tsp of a medication to the client. How much of the medication should the nurse administer?
1. 5 ml
2. 10 ml
3. 15 ml
4. 20 ml
2
2. 1 tsp. = 5 ml; 2 x 5 ml = 10 ml.
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