. Determine how many mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride and Sodium Chloride 50 mEq/20ml are needed to make 3% Sodium Chloride 1 liter
A 20-year-old man, height 5.8 ft and weight 65 kg, with no past medical history presented to a primary stroke center with sudden left sided weakness and imbalance followed by decreased level of consciousness. Head CT scan showed no hemorrhage, no acute ischemic changes, and a hyper-dense basilar artery. The CT angiography shoed a mid-basilar occlusion. Physician order to start 3% Sodium Chloride 1 Liter with the dose of 1ml/kg/hr via peripheral line.
The available preparations of Sodium Chloride at the Hospital Pharmacy are:
1. 0.9% Sodium Chloride 1L
2. Sodium Chloride 50mEq/20ml vial
Activity:
1. Determine how many mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride and Sodium Chloride 50 mEq/20ml are needed to make 3% Sodium Chloride 1 liter
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