The pediatric client is prescribed an antibiotic for an acute middle ear infection. The child weighs 38 pounds. The antibiotic is available as 200 milligrams in 5 milliliters (mL)
The health care provider writes an order for the client to receive 45 milligrams per 1 kilogram of body weight each day, divided in three equal doses. Calculate the amount of medicine the child should receive per dose.
_______ mL.
Round to the tenths place.
Correct Answer: 6.5 mL
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