The nurse is calculating a dosage of medication for an infant. The nurse recognizes that the dosage is based on the infant's:
a. biological age.
b. weight in pounds.
c. gestational age.
d. weight in kilograms.
ANS: D
Infant doses are calculated on the basis of weight in kilograms.
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