The nurse is preparing a solution that is 1 part solute to 1,000 parts solution. What is the strength of this solution expressed as a percentage/? Record your answer rounding to the nearest tenth
What will be an ideal response?
0.1%
Global Rationale: Solute/solution = 1/1000 = 0.001 x 100 = 0.1%
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