A child with asthma will be receiving an oral dose of prednisone. The order reads prednisone 2 mg/kg per day. The child weighs 35 lbs. The child will receive ____ milligrams daily. Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

1. Convert pounds to kilograms: 35 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = 15.91 kg (approximately 16 kg) 2. Calculate the daily dose: Dose (mg) = Dose per kg (mg/kg) x Weight (kg) Dose (mg) = 2 mg/kg x 16 kg = 32 mg Therefore, the child will receive 32 milligrams of prednisone daily.