A Patient Who Is Unable to Swim Fell into a Swimming

question 15

Short Answer

A patient who is unable to swim fell into a swimming pool and is diagnosed with pulmonary edema. The physician prescribes furosemide 40 mg slow intravenous push. The medication available is a vial containing 100 mg/10 mL. How many mL of the medication should the nurse administer?

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