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The nurse is caring for a child who weighs 75 pounds. The medication ordered for the child has a therapeutic dosage range of 33 mg/kg per day to 48 mg/kg per day. The medication ordered is to be given 4 times a day.
 
  Which of the following dosages would be appropriate for the nurse to administer to this child in one dose?
  A) 28.0 mg per dose
  B) 40.8 mg per dose
  C) 250 mg per dose
  D) 375 mg per dose

Question 2

The nurse has administered a medication to a child. When documenting the dosage given, the nurse realizes that an incorrect dose has been administered. The nurse has taken the child's vital signs and they are within normal range.
 
  The child does not appear to be in any distress and is acting normally. Which of the following would be the next action for the nurse to take? The nurse should:
  A) give the correct dosage the next time the medication is given.
  B) monitor the child for any change in vital signs or behavior.
  C) follow the facility policy regarding medication errors.
  D) notify the next nurse who cares for this child that a dosage error has been made.



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vish98

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C




leilurhhh

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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