A nurse has admitted a patient diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) to the unit. The patient's orders include IVIG. How will the patient's dose of IVIG be determined?
A) The patient will receive 25 to 50 mg/kg of body weight.
B) The dose will be determined by the patient's response.
C) The dose will be determined by body surface area.
D) The patient will receive a one-time bolus followed by 100- to 150-mg doses.
Ans: B
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The optimal dosage of IVIG is determined by the patient's response. In most instances, an IV dose of 200 to 800 mg/kg of body weight is administered.
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