Order: IV medication at 3 mcg/kg/min Patient's weight: 121 lb The client is receiving a dosage of _______________
a. 16.5 mcg/min
b. 363 mcg/min
c. 165 mcg/min
d. 36 mL/hr
ANS: C
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