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A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 15 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 154 lb. Available is phenytoin 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

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Description: a nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 15 mgkg iv to a client who weighs 154 lb available is phenytoin 50 mgml how many ml should the nurse administer 06453

          A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 15 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 154 lb. Available is phenytoin 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

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01/16/2023

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154 lb ÷ 2.2 = 70 kg (approximately). Show more…

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A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 15 mg/kg IV to a client who weighs 154 lb. Available is phenytoin 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?