The order reads, Give ampicillin oral suspension 400 mg PO every ...

[justinmsk]

The order reads, Give ampicillin oral suspension 400 mg PO every day. The vial reads, Ampicillin 125 mg/5 mL. The nurse will give a dose of ______ mL.
 
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Question 2

The nurse is aware that for the 3-month-old who has a surgery time of 2:30 PM, the start order for NPO should be no earlier than ___________________ _.
 
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[Chocorrol77]

Answer to Question 1

16

Answer to Question 2

8:30 AM

Periods of NPO should not exceed 4 to 6 hours for pediatric clients because they can become dehydrated very quickly.

[justinmsk]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

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