RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2

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A child weighing 44 pounds has wrist pain after falling from a skateboard. The healthcare provider prescribes pediatric ibuprofen. After consulting the drug reference material, the nurse knows that the recommended dose range is 5 to 10 mg/kg every 6 to 8 hours for a maximum of 40 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum daily dose for this child? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

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Rationale: 44 pounds / 2.2 = 20 kg; Maximum dose = 40 mg/kg/day Ã— 20 kg = 800 mg.

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