Nur 404 Maternal Newborn Proctored Exam (examsoft Exam)
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The nurse is preparing diphenhydramine for nausea in a pediatric patient. The physician ordered 6.25 mg/kg intravenous push every six hours. The patient weighs 38 pounds, and the concentration of the medication is 50 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer to the patient? Round to the nearest tenths place. Record numerical answer only.
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Convert the patient's weight from pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg). Weight in kg = 38 lb / 2.2 lb/kg = 17.2727 kg. Calculate the total desired dose in milligrams (mg). Desired dose (mg) = Desired dose (mg/kg) × Weight (kg) = 6.25 mg/kg × 17.2727 kg = 107.954 mg. Available concentration of the medication = 50 mg/mL. Calculate the volume in milliliters (mL) to administer. Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg/mL) = 107.954 mg / 50 mg/mL = 2.15908 mL. Round the answer to the nearest tenths place. = 2.2 mL.
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