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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Pediatric Dosage Calculation Scenario

Hard Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Dosage Calculations

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication that requires precise dosage calculations for a pediatric patient. The physician orders 15 mg/kg of a medication, and the child weighs 22 kg. The medication is supplied in a concentration of 50 mg/mL. Which of the following calculations must the nurse perform to ensure safe and accurate administration of the medication? Select all that apply.

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