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    Ati lpn pharmacology proctored exam 2023 retake 1
    Calculation

    A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 0.1 mg/kg IM to a school-age child who weighs 66 lb. What is the dose that the nurse should administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

    mg

    Explanation & Rationale

    Convert pounds to kilograms: Conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.2 lb 66 lb / 2.2 lb/kg = 30 kg Calculate the dose to administer: Dose (mg) = Weight (kg) × Dosage (mg/kg) =30 kg × 0.1 mg/kg = 3 mg

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