Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administer naloxone 0.4 mg IV bolus to a client who has opioid-induced respiratory depression. Available is naloxone injection 0.2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct answer
2 mL
Rationale
Amount to administer = Total dose required (0.4 mg) ├À Concentration (0.2 mg/mL) = 2 mL. The nurse should administer 2 mL of naloxone.