The nurse is caring for a pediatric client who weighs 42 pounds and is ordered furosemide (Lasix) 0.5 mg/kg. What dosage of medication will the nurse administer?
1. 9.5 mg
2. 185 mg
3. 38.2 mg
4. 46.2 mg
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Rationale: The child's weight is converted to kilograms by dividing pounds by 2.2. 42 รท 2.2 = 19 kg. The dosage for a 19kg child to receive 0.5 mg/kg is 19 X 0.5 = 9.5 mg.
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