A pediatric nurse administers acetaminophen (Children's Tylenol) to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The correct dosage based on age is:

Select all answers that apply.

A) 0 to 3 months, 40 mg.
B) 4 to 11 months, 120 mg.
C) 2 to 3 years, 160 mg.
D) 4 to 5 years, 200 mg.


A, C

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