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    RN HESI Dosage Calculations II Proctored Exam
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    A child is to receive vancomycin 40 mg/kg intravenously one hour before a scheduled procedure. The child weighs 44 pounds. How many mg of the medication should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    - Convert pounds to kilograms: 44 pounds / 2.2 = 20 kg - Multiply weight by dosage: 20 kg x 40 mg/kg = 800 mg - Answer: The nurse should administer 800 mg of vancomycin.

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