Since most medications in pediatrics are calculated based on the child's weight, considerable nursing time is required to verify correct dosages. This time constraint can be a problem in emergent situations
What mechanism can be used to facilitate accuracy of dosing during emergencies?
A) Precalculate doses of emergency drugs for each child admitted.
B) Estimate child's weight and drug doses in emergencies to save time.
C) Use the standard doses from the Pediatric Advanced Life Support recommendations.
D) Add a pharmacist to the emergency response team for pediatrics.
A
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