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client was prescribed 10 mg of a medication for a week. After a
week, the health care provider reduced the medication to seven (7
mg). What was the percentage of decrease in medication
Ans) Initial dose: 10 mg
Decreased the dose to 7 mg so 10-7 = 3
Percentage decrease= 3/10 = 0.3%
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