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    Ati lpn paediatrics proctored exam cohort 65

    A pediatric nurse is calculating a child's medication dosage. The child weighs 30 kilograms and the prescribed dosage is 0.2 milligrams per kilogram. How many milligrams of medication should the nurse administer to the child?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Formula: Dosage (mg) = Weight (kg) × Dosage per kg. 30 kg × 0.2 mg/kg = 6 mg

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