The prescriber orders Zithromax for a child that weighs 82 lbs. The safe dose range for this medication is 10-12 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum safe daily dose for this child? Round your answers to the nearest hundredths place.
A. 372.73
B. 447.27
C. 586.86
D. 745.45
B. 447.27 mg/day
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1. autonomy 2. beneficence 3. fidelity 4. nonmaleficence
The nurse is conducting an assessment on the integumentary system of a client age 74 years. Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an anomaly that may warrant follow-up?
A) The client states that a mole on his forehead has become larger in recent months. B) Decreased skin turgor is evident when the skin is folded and then released. C) Small, round, red spots are present on the client's forearms bilaterally. D) There are some raised, brown areas on the backs of the client's hands.
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a) Notify the charge nurse and obtain an order for a transfer to intensive care. b) Explain that insulin is a priority and inform the health care provider. c) Withhold the pain medication until she agrees to accept the insulin. d) Give her the pain medication and document the refusal of the insulin.