The nurse has received an order to administer IV gamma globulin to a patient admitted with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID). What is the optimal dosage of IV gamma globulin that this patient should receive?
A) 25 to 50 mg/kg of body weight
B) Dose is determined by the patient's response
C) 500 to 1000 mg/kg of body weight
D) 60 to 90 mg/kg of body weight
Ans: B
Feedback: The optimal dosage is determined by the patient's response. In most instances, an IV dose of 100 to 400 mg/kg of body weight is administered.
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