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The following problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medication, and other factors.
 
 
 
  Determine the body surface area (BSA) for each of the following children using the BSA nomogram. Include two decimal places with your answers.
 
  A child who is 80 cm tall and weighs 20 kg. BSA = __________ m2
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The following problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medication, and other factors.
 
 
 
  Determine the body surface area (BSA) for each of the following children using the BSA nomogram. Include two decimal places with your answers.
 
  A child who weighs 9 kg and is 50 inches tall. BSA = __________ m2
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

0.70 m2

Answer to Question 2

0.54 m2



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