A health care provider prescribes Osmitrol (mannitol)0.25 g/kg intravenously (IV)every 6 hours for a child after a brain tumor removal.The child weighs 20 kg.The medication label states: "Osmitrol (Mannitol)250 mg/1 ml." The nurse prepares to administer the dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer the dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer in a whole number.
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Calculate the dose.
0.25 g × 20 = 5 g...
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