The provider prescribes aluminum hydroxide gel 2 ounces. The nurse has aluminum hydroxide in 30-mL containers in the patient's medication drawer. How many containers does the nurse administer to the patient?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 1/2
d. 1 1/2
B
The nurse administers two containers at 30 mL per container because 1 ounce = 30 mL. The prescription calls for aluminum hydroxide 60 mL; thus, to administer 60 mL, the nurse needs two containers.
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