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bobbie

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Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions. Describe your calculations.
 
  800 mL of 3/4 strength Sustacal via gastrostomy over 6 hours

Question 2

Directions: Identify the letter of the label corresponding to the IV fluid abbreviation.
 
  D NS with 20 mEq KCL



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Answer to Question 1

ANS:

3/4  800 = 600 mL of formula (solute)
Amount of solution (800 mL)  Amount of solute (600 mL) = Amount needed to dissolve (200 mL)
Therefore, you will add 200 mL of water to 600 mL of Sustacal to make 800 mL of 3/4 strength Sustacal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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