The pediatric nurse is caring for a child who weighs 44 pounds. The physician has ordered methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol), 0.03 mg/kg/d IV in normal saline. How many milligrams of medication will the nurse prepare?
A) 6.5
B) 6
C) 0.65
D) 0.6
D
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First convert the child's weight to kilograms by dividing 44 pounds by 2.2 kg/1 pound = 20 kg. Multiply the dosage times the child's weight: 20 kg × 0.03 mg/kg/d = 0.6 mg/d
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