Dosage Calculation NCLEX RN Questions Nursing Practice Question
The primary healthcare provider prescribes 30 mL/kg of 0.9% saline to a client with suspected sepsis who weighs 107.27 kg (235.99 lbs). How many mL will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer: 3218 mL
Rationale: Calculate: 30 mL/kg × 107.27 kg = 3218.1 mL, rounded to 3218 mL.