The Nurse Is Mixing Diluent with a Powdered Medication

question 4

Essay

The nurse is mixing diluent with a powdered medication. The package directions instruct the nurse to mix 3 mL of sterile water to achieve a concentration of 4 mg/mL. The client's dose is 6 mg. How many mL will the nurse withdraw to provide to the client? Round to the nearest tenth.

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