Ordered: digoxin 300 mcg IM stat, for a patient with heart failure
Available:
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
a. Estimated dose:
b. DA equation:
c. Evaluation: Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.
a. Estimate: Slightly more than 1 mL (300 mcg = 0.3 mg)
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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