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    NURS 227 Pediatric Nursing Proctored Exam
    Calculation

    Safe Motrin dosing is 5mg/kg/dose. The patient weighs 42kg. What is the dose in mg the nurse would administer?

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the prescribed dose and patient weight Prescribed Dose: 5 mg/kg/dose Patient Weight: 42 kg Calculate the dose Dose = 5 × 42 = 210 mg

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