Order: Infuse esmolol at 50 mcg/kg/min Patient's weight: 132 lb The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 66 mg/min
b. 30 mg/hr
c. 3 mg/min
d. 3 mg/hr
ANS: C
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