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    Ati nur 250 med surg proctored exam(clinical nursing practicum)
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    A nurse is caring for an infant who weighs 12 lb and is prescribed cefuroxime sodium 15mg/kg PO every 12 hr. Available is cefuroxime sodium oral solution 125mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies Do not use a trailing zero.)

    ml

    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: 12 lb ÷ 2.2 = 5.45 kg 5.45 kg × 15 mg = 81.75 mg per dose 125 mg : 5 mL = 81.75 mg : X mL X = (81.75 × 5) ÷ 125 = 3.27 mL

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