A child with hemophilia A who weighs 30 kg receives factor VIII on an ongoing basis as prophylaxis. The provider orders desmopressin [Stimate] to be used for nosebleeds
The nurse will instruct the child's parents to give the medication as ____ nostril as needed. a. 1 spray in each
b. 1 spray in one
c. 2 sprays in each
d. 2 sprays in one
B
Children who weigh less than 50 kg should use 1 spray in one nostril for a dose of 150 mcg. Each spray delivers 150 mcg, so 1 spray in both nostrils would give a dose of 300 mcg. Using 2 sprays in one nostril would give a dose of 300 mcg; using 2 sprays in both nostrils would give a dose of 600 mcg.
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