The newborn of a client who received butorphanol tartrate (Stadol) 20 minutes before delivery is demonstrating respiratory depression. The infant, weighing 9.9 lb, is prescribed naloxone (Narcan) 0.1 mg/kg. How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer to the newborn? (Calculate to the hundredth decimal point.)
What will be an ideal response?
0.45 mL
Explanation: First calculate the newborn's weight in kilograms by dividing the weight in pounds by 2.2, or 9.9/2.2 = 4.5 kg. Then multiply the prescribed dose of 0.1 mg × 4.5 kg = 0.45 mL. The nurse should provide the newborn with 0.45 mL of naloxone.
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