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A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg 1M to a client who has severe psychosis. Available is haloperidol injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Correct Answer:

0.6

Rationale:

💠 Formula:

Volume (mL)=Ordered Dose (mg)/Available Concentration (mg/mL)

💠Given:

Ordered dose = 3 mg

Concentration available = 5 mg/mL

💠Calculation:

3÷5

0.6 mL

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  • Domain: Mental Health
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