You are teaching new parents proper administration for acetaminophen. Their child is ordered for 320mg every four hours as needed for pain. The standard concentration is 160mg/5mL. a. How many teaspoons do you instruct the patient to take? Show

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  1. You are teaching new parents proper administration for acetaminophen. Their child is ordered for 320mg every four hours as needed for pain. The standard concentration is 160mg/5mL.

a. How many teaspoons do you instruct the patient to take? Show your calculations.

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