37. A patient is ordered 14 g of medication. The medication is available as 0.006 kg/10 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?
Answer: C
23.33 mL should be administered.
To determine how many milliliters should be administered to the patient, we first convert the 14 g of medication into kilograms, which is 0.014 kg. Since the medication is available as 0.006 kg per 10 mL, we can set up a proportion to find the required volume in milliliters.
A) 2.33
Option A is incorrect because administering 2.33 mL would provide significantly less than the required 14 g of medication. Given the concentration of the medication, this volume would not suffice for the patient's needs.
B) 4.3
Option B is also incorrect as 4.3 mL would still yield an insufficient amount of the medication. This volume does not align with the necessary 14 g based on the medication's available concentration.
C) 23.33
Option C is correct. To find the correct volume, we calculate the amount of medication per mL: 0.006 kg/10 mL translates to 0.0006 kg/mL. Therefore, to obtain 0.014 kg, the calculation is 0.014 kg ÷ 0.0006 kg/mL, resulting in approximately 23.33 mL, which is the precise amount needed for administration.
D) 43.3
Option D is incorrect as administering 43.3 mL would exceed the required amount of 14 g significantly. This volume would result in an overdose, which is not appropriate for the patient’s prescribed dosage.
Conclusion
The correct answer, 23.33 mL, is derived from the proper calculations based on the medication concentration and the required dosage. All other options result in either insufficient medication or an overdose, highlighting the importance of accurate dosage calculations in nursing practice.