Asked by Vanessa Moreno on Jun 08, 2024
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Ordered: enoxaparin sodium 35 mg subcut,for a patient following knee surgery.
Available: 
How many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
A)Estimated dose:
B)DA equation:
C)Evaluation: Indicate the nearest measurable dose on the syringe. 
Estimated Dose
An approximation of the amount of a drug or substance required to achieve a desired therapeutic effect in a patient, often based on weight or body surface area.
Measurable Dose
A quantity of medication or substance that can be precisely measured to ensure the correct dosage.
- Become familiar with the methods required for exact calculation of medication dosages, including the application of the Dimensional Analysis (DA) method.
- Ascertain the correct quantifiable amount for dispensation based on existing drug concentrations and capacities of syringes.
- Utilize theoretical understanding in real-world situations related to the formulation and delivery of anticoagulant medications.
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Nyamu Chuli MwekeJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
a.Estimate: 0.35 mL (less than 0.4 mL)
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the methods required for exact calculation of medication dosages, including the application of the Dimensional Analysis (DA) method.
- Ascertain the correct quantifiable amount for dispensation based on existing drug concentrations and capacities of syringes.
- Utilize theoretical understanding in real-world situations related to the formulation and delivery of anticoagulant medications.