A prescriber ordered 240 mL of ¾ strength Sustacal PO B.I.D. Explain how you would use water as a diluent to mix this solution. Show your work with units and describe how much water and how much Sustacal you would use to create this mixture..

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. A prescriber ordered 240 mL of ¾ strength Sustacal PO B.I.D. Explain how you would use water as a diluent to mix this solution. Show your work with units and describe how much water and how much Sustacal you would use to create this mixture..

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A nurse who has the ability to calculate drug dosages is better capable of carrying out her tasks with greater responsibility and dedication. She also feels more confidence in her abilities as a healthcare professional.

Understanding how to calculate medication also allows one to appropriately decipher written directions from a doctor or prescriber.

The ability enables the nurse to keep an eye out for any potential drug side effects in a patient and decide whether to stop the prescription in the event of a severe reaction.

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