Round to the Nearest Hundredth If the Dose Is Less

question 19

Short Answer

Round to the nearest hundredth if the dose is less than 1 mL. Round to the nearest tenth if the dose is greater than 1 mL.
-The physician has ordered Haldol 0.5 mg IV every 2 hours prn for agitation. The Haldol is available in 5 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

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