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The physician prescribed 5,000 units of a medication that is available in 10,000 units per milliliter....

The physician prescribed 5,000 units of a medication that is available in 10,000 units per milliliter. How many mL would the nurse administer?

A. 0.5 MI

B. 1 mL

C. 1.5 mL

D. 2 mL

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Prescribed Dose = 5000Units

Available Dose = 10,000Units

The nurse administer dose = Prescribed Dose /Available Dose

=5,000/10,000

=0.5ml

Nightingale answered 1 year ago
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