Question

the healthcare provider prescribes furosemide 15 mg iv stat for a client. on hand is an ampule labeled, furosemide 10 mg/ml. how many milliliters should the nurse administer?
a 1.5 ml.
b 2 ml.
c 1.75 ml.
d 1 ml.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for dosage calculation

The formula for calculating the volume of medication to administer is \( \text{Volume (mL)} = \frac{\text{Desired Dose (mg)}}{\text{Available Dose (mg/mL)}} \).

Step2: Identify the desired and available doses

The desired dose is \( 15 \, \text{mg} \) and the available dose is \( 10 \, \text{mg/mL} \).

Step3: Substitute the values into the formula

Substitute the values into the formula: \( \text{Volume} = \frac{15 \, \text{mg}}{10 \, \text{mg/mL}} \).

Step4: Perform the calculation

Simplify the expression: \( \frac{15}{10} = 1.5 \, \text{mL} \).

Answer:

A. 1.5 mL