Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing to administer acetaminophen according to weight to the 6-year-old diagnosed with chicken pox. The recommended dose is 15 mg per kilogram. How many milligrams should the nurse give if the child weighs 54 lb?
Correct Answer: 368 mg
Rationale: Convert 54 lb to kg: 54 ÷ 2.2 = 24.55 kg. Calculate dose: 15 mg/kg x 24.55 kg = 368.25 mg, rounded to 368 mg.
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