The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who weighs 42 pounds ...

[soccerdreamer_17]

The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who weighs 42 pounds and is ordered furosemide (Lasix) 0.5 mg/kg. What dosage of medication will the nurse administer?
 
  1. 9.5 mg
  2. 185 mg
  3. 38.2 mg
  4. 46.2 mg

Question 2

The nurse is performing a focused assessment of the client's gastrointestinal status. Appropriate data to collect would include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Bowel sounds
  2. Appetite
  3. Range of motion
  4. Characteristics of emesis
  5. Presence of wheezing

[softEldritch]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The child's weight is converted to kilograms by dividing pounds by 2.2. 42  2.2 = 19 kg. The dosage for a 19kg child to receive 0.5 mg/kg is 19 X 0.5 = 9.5 mg.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4
Rationale: Auscultation of bowel sounds in all four quadrants is appropriate data to collect and document

[soccerdreamer_17]

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[Alyson.hiatt@yahoo.com]

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