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A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM for loading dose. Available is ketorolac injection 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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Rationale:

Step-by-step calculation:

Formula:

Volume (mL) = Dose ordered (mg) ÷ Concentration available (mg/mL)

Step 1: Identify known values

Dose ordered = 30 mg

Available concentration = 15 mg/mL

Step 2: Plug values into the formula

30 mg ÷ 15 mg/mL = 2 mL

Step 3: Round to the nearest whole number

2 mL is already a whole number

✔ Final Answer: 2 mL

Educational Insight:

Ketorolac is a potent NSAID used for short-term management of moderate to severe pain, often given via IM or IV routes. It should be used cautiously due to its renal, GI, and bleeding risks. A loading dose helps achieve rapid analgesia, and IM injections must be calculated accurately to ensure both safety and efficacy.

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A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM for loading dose. Available is ketorolac injection 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM for loading dose. Available is ketorolac injection 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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