➤ Why are rounding rules and leading zeros important when documenting medication volumes?
Rounding can prevent dosing errors when orders request whole milliliters or when syringe graduations limit precision. Use a leading zero for volumes under 1 mL (for example, 0.5 mL) to avoid misreading decimals. Never use trailing zeros like 2.0 mL. Follow facility policy and note any rounding in the record.
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