Calcium EDTA, 35 mg/kg, is prescribed for the treatment of a pediatric patient with lead poisoning. The patient weighs 44 pounds. The nurse will administer _________ milligrams
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
700
First, convert pounds to kilograms (44 lb ? 2.2 lb/1 kg = 20 kg). Then, multiply the patient's weight in kilograms by 35 mg/kg to determine the dose (20 kg ? 35 mg/kg = 700 mg).
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