A client is prescribed doxorubicin hydrochloride (Adriamycin)30 mg/m² 3 times a week.The client's total body surface area is 1.32 m².How many milligrams of the medication will the client receive each week?

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To calculate the amount of medication for each dose,multiply 30 mg x the client's total body surface area of 1.32 or 39.6 mg.To determine the total amount of medication to be provided in a week,multiply the single dose x 3 or 39.6 mg x 3 = 118.8 mg.The client will receive 118.8 mg of the medication in one week.

A Client Is Prescribed Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin)30 Mg/m2 3 Times

A Client Is Prescribed Doxorubicin Hydrochloride (Adriamycin)30 Mg/m² 3 Times