The nurse is preparing a medication supplied in a powder form in a vial.Which information would the nurse require in order to prepare the medication to administer to the client?

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To properly prepare a medication from a powder form in a vial for administration, the nurse needs to know the type of diluent needed (A), the amount of diluent to use to reconstitute the medication (B), the concentration of the medication once mixed (C), and the expiration date of the medication once it is reconstituted (E). These details ensure the medication is prepared correctly and safely for administration to the client.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Medication Supplied in a Powder