Ordered: atropine 0.15 mg IM on call to OR Pediatric SDR: 0.01 mg per kg Child's weight: 33 lb Available:
a. Child's weight in kilograms:If safe to give, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
b. Estimated dose:
c. DA equation:
d. Evaluation:
Indicate with an arrow on the syringe the nearest measurable dose.
a. 15 kg (33 ÷ 2.2)
b. Estimate: Less than 0.5 mL
c. mL =
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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