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A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneous to a client. Available is enoxaparin 60 mg/O.6 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth)

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Correct Answer:

0.3

Rationale:

🎗️The formula is: (Desired Dose ÷ Available Dose) × Volume.

🎗️Desired = 30 mg, Available = 60 mg in 0.6 mL.

🎗️(30÷60)×0.6=0.3 mL(30 ÷ 60) × 0.6 = 0.3ml

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  • Domain: 🚑Pharmacology
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