A child with leukemia is prescribed to receive ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 0.15 mg/kg intravenously prior to receiving the first dose of chemotherapy. The child weighs 55 lb
How many milligrams of the medication should the nurse provide to the child? (Numeric value only. Calculate to the nearest tenth decimal point.)
3.8 mg
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The nurse needs to first determine the child's weight in kilograms by dividing 55 lb by 2.2 or 55 / 2.2 = 25 . Then the nurse should multiply the prescribed dose of 0.15 mg by the child's weight or 0.15 mg × 25 kg = 3.75 . After rounding, the nurse should provide the patient with 3.8 mg of the medication prior to receiving chemotherapy.
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