A preschool-age client weighing 44 lbs is prescribed to receive subcutaneous injections of somatropin (Genotropin) 0.21 mg/kg/week to be administered over 7 days. The client will receive _____ milligrams in one injection
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to one decimal place.
What will be an ideal response?
Correct Answer: 0.6
Rationale: The client weighs 44 lbs. To determine kilograms, divide 44 lbs by 2.2. The client weighs 20 kg. Multiply the weekly dose of 0.21 mg by 20. The client should receive 4.2 mg of the medication every week. To determine the daily dose, divide the weekly dose of 4.2 by 7, for 7 days, to calculate that the client is to receive 0.6 mg of the medication every day.
Global Rationale: The client weighs 44 lbs. To determine kilograms, divide 44 lbs by 2.2. The client weighs 20 kg. Multiply the weekly dose of 0.21 mg by 20. The client should receive 4.2 mg of the medication every week. To determine the daily dose, divide the weekly dose of 4.2 by 7, for 7 days, to calculate that the client is to receive 0.6 mg of the medication every day.
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