A child who weighs 40 kg receives a prescription for acetaminophen 15 mg/kg/dose PO every 4 to 6 hours PRN for fever. What is the maximum daily dose the nurse should administer? (Enter the numerical value only.)

Here's how to calculate the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for the child: Calculate the maximum dose per administration: Maximum dose per kg per administration = 15 mg/kg (given) Child's weight = 40 kg (given) Since this is a PRN medication (given as needed), we will calculate the maximum dose per administration based on the prescribed dosage. Maximum dose per administration = 15 mg/kg/dose * 40 kg Maximum dose per administration = 600 mg (round to nearest whole number) Calculate the number of administrations in a 24-hour period (maximum): Frequency: Every 4 to 6 hours PRN (given) Since this is a PRN medication, we will assume the maximum frequency (every 4 hours) for calculating the maximum daily dose. Number of administrations (maximum) = 24 hours / Frequency (hours/administration) Number of administrations (maximum) = 24 hours / 4 hours/administration Number of administrations (maximum) = 6 administrations Calculate the maximum daily dose: Maximum daily dose = Maximum dose per administration x Number of administrations (maximum) Maximum daily dose = 600 mg/administration * 6 administrations Maximum daily dose = 3600 mg Therefore, the maximum daily dose the nurse should administer is 3600 mg.