a client who is complaining of nausea and vom...
a client who is complaining of nausea and vomiting postoperatively receives a prescription for metoclopramide (reglan) 10 mg iv. the medication is available in vials containing 5 mg/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer? (enter numeric value only.)
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# Explanation:
## Step1: Set up the proportion
Let $x$ be the volume in ml. We have the proportion $\frac{5\ mg}{1\ ml}=\frac{10\ mg}{x\ ml}$.
## Step2: Cross - multiply and solve
$5x = 10\times1$. Then $x=\frac{10}{5}$.
# Answer:
2