Calculate the proper dosage based on body surface area for the pediatric child if the child's body surface area is 1.1 m2 and the normal dosage of the medication is 80 mg for a body surface area of 1.7 m2
____ mg
Record the answer rounding to the nearest tenth.
Correct Answer: 51.8
1.1 m2/1.7 m2 X 80 = 51.8 mg
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