A child is 3.5 years old and weighs 36 pounds. Using Fried's rule, determine the necessary dose of drug Y that is routinely ordered for adults as 2 teaspoons every 4 hours.
A. 2.4 ml
B. 2.6 ml
C. 2.2 ml
D. 2.8 ml
Answer: D
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