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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam Questions
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A 4-year-old child hospitalized with vomiting and suspected dehydration. The child.Cloudflare Ray ID: 8e616e0d8944936 weighs 44 lbs.
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A nurse is providing care to a 4-year-old child hospitalized with vomiting and suspected dehydration. The health care provider has prescribed ondansetron 0.5 mg/kg IV as a one-time dose. The safe dose is 5 mg/kg/dose. The child weighs 44 lbs. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? Round your answer to the nearest tenth if needed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: 10 mg.
To calculate the correct dose:
1. Convert the child's weight from lbs to kg: 44 lbs รท 2.2 = 20 kg.
2. Calculate the safe dose: 20 kg x 0.5 mg/kg = 10 mg.
The correct dose should be 10 mg.
Explanation for other choices:
B: 12 mg - Incorrect, as the safe dose is 10 mg.
C: 14 mg - Incorrect, as the safe dose is 10 mg.
D: 16 mg - Incorrect, as the safe dose is 10 mg.
Choose answer A, as it is the accurate calculation based on the weight and safe dose provided.
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