The dose ordered for a client is 75 mg IM. The medication is available in a 50 mg/ml solution. The nurse prepares:
A. 0.5 ml
B. 0.75 ml
C. 1 ml
D. 1.5 ml
D
Dose Ordered × Amount on Hand = Amount to Administer
Dose on Hand
75 mg × "1" = 75 = 1.5 ml
50 mg 50
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