Hesi RN Health Assessment Proctored Exam
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The healthcare provider prescribes methylprednisolone 1 mg/kg IM every 12 hours for inflammation for a child who weighs 58 pounds. The vial is labeled, "40 mg/mL.”. How many mL should the practical nurse (PN) administer with each dose? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required round to the nearest tenth.)
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Explanation
Step 1: Convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms. 58 pounds ÷ 2.2 pounds/kg = 26.36 kg. Step 2: Calculate the total milligrams of methylprednisolone needed per dose. 1 mg/kg × 26.36 kg = 26.36 mg. Step 3: Determine the volume in mL to administer per dose. 26.36 mg ÷ (40 mg/mL) = 0.659 mL. Step 4: Round the volume to the nearest tenth. 0.7 mL. The final calculated answer is 0.7 mL.
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