Round to the Nearest Hundredth If the Dose Is Less

question 34

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 hydromorphone 0.4 mg IV every 30 minutes prn for pain. The medication is available in 2 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________

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