A burn patient's BSA is 1.72 m2. The recommended dosage range is 37?52 mg/m2. The maximum safe dose for this patient is ________. (Round to the nearest milligram)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
89 mg
52 mcg/m2 × 1.72 m2 = 89.44 mg, rounded to 89 mg
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