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A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin to a child. The order is for 3 mg/kg IV daily in three divided doses. The client weighs 44.1 kg (97.02 lbs). How many milligrams should the nurse administer per dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 44 mg

Rationale: Calculate total daily dose: 3 mg/kg × 44.1 kg = 132.3 mg. Divide by 3 doses: 132.3 mg ÷ 3 = 44.1 mg, rounded to 44 mg.

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