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A nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin 8 units/kg IM to a client who weighs 165 lb. Available is 200 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

3

Rationale:

Formula:

Dose = Weight (kg) × Units/kg

Volume = Dose ÷ Concentration

Given:

🟥 Weight = 165 lb = 75 kg

🟥 Dose = 75 × 8 = 600 units

🟥 Concentration = 200 units/mL

Calculation:

🟥 Volume = 600 ÷ 200

👉🏻= 3 mL

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  • Domain: Dosage Calculations
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