The patient/client is to receive AquaMEPHYTON (phytonadione) 5 mg subcutaneously every day for 3 days. The medication is available as AquaMEPHYTON (phytonadione) 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse give each day?
A) 0.25
B) 0.5
C) 0.75
D) 1

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When solving any problem, first check that the order and the supply are in the same weight measure. For this problem, no equivalent is necessary. Estimate the amount to give. Formula Method: 5 mg/10 mg * 1 mL = 5/10 = 0.5 mL. Proportion (Ratios): 1 mL : 10 mg :: x mL : 5 mg; 10x = 5/10 = 0.5 mL. Proportion (Fractions): 1 mL/10 mg = x mL/5 mg; 10x = 5/10 = 0.5 mL. Dimensional Analysis: 1 mL/10 mg * 5 mg = 5/10 = 0.5 mL.

The Patient/client Is to Receive AquaMEPHYTON (Phytonadione) 5 Mg Subcutaneously