The ratio and proportion method describes the relationship between two numbers. The proportion aspect consists of two ratios that are equal. When using this method, the nurse knows that he or she always needs to label each term in the equation. What else should he or she be aware of?
a. The terms of each ratio must be in the same sequence.
b. Use the same label for the desired dose and the dose on hand.
c. Reduce the fractions to lowest terms before dividing.
d. Subtract the extremes first and then the means.
a The terms of each ratio must be in the same sequence
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a. The terms of each ratio must be in the same sequence.
b. .
c. .
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