Prescription: Somatropin (Saizen) 0.06 mg/kg subQ on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The patient weighs 90 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer at each dose? Administer ________ mg
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 2.45
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