The prescriber orders 3 mg/kg/d of a medication to be given in 3 equal doses. The patient weighs 44 pounds. The nurse calculates that the proper amount per dose is ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
20 mg
Convert pounds to kilograms.
44 pounds ? 1 kg/2.2 lb = 20 kg
Solve the equation for how many mg/d.
20 kg ? 3 mg/kg = 60 mg/d
Solve the equation for how many mg/dose.
60 mg divided by 3 equal doses = 20 mg/dose
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