The nurse is caring for a pediatric patient who has been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. The order reads digoxin 10 mcg/kg orally. The child weighs 44 pounds. How many mcg will the nurse administer?
A) 50 mcg
B) 100 mcg
C) 150 mcg
D) 200 mcg
D
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The nurse will administer 200 mcg. (2.2 pounds: 1 kg = X: 20 kg, 20(10) = 200 mcg).
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