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A patient is ordered medication 100 units/kg SQ. The medication is supplied 10.000units/mL. The patient weighs 220 lbs. What should the nurse administer?

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220 lbs ÷ 2.2 = 100 kg 100 units × 100 kg = 10,000 units 10,000 units ÷ 10,000 units/mL = 1 mL
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