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    RN HESI PAEDIATRICS Proctored Exam 2

    A child weighing 44 pounds has wrist pain after falling from a skateboard. The healthcare provider prescribes pediatric ibuprofen. After consulting the drug reference material, the nurse knows that the recommended dose range is 5 to 10 mg/kg every 6 to 8 hours for a maximum of 40 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum daily dose for this child? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    Convert the child’s weight from pounds to kilograms: 44 pounds = 2.244​ kg = 20 kg (rounded to the nearest tenth). Determine the maximum daily dose based on weight: Maximum daily dose = 40 mg/kg/day Maximum daily dose for this child = 40 mg/kg × 20 kg = 800 mg/day. Therefore, the maximum daily dose of pediatric ibuprofen for this child is 800 mg.

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