Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
The nurse is to administer nafcillin 500 mg intravenously to the client with osteomyelitis. A vial of 1 g of powdered nafcillin is to be reconstituted with 3.4 mL of 0.9% NaCl. How many milliliters should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Rationale: 500 mg / 1,000 mg = x / 3.4 mL; x = 1.7 mL. The nurse should prepare 1.7 mL nafcillin (Nallpen).