The nurse receives a prescription for gentamicin 3 mg/kg/day divided into three doses for a client weighing 264 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer for each dose? Round to the nearest whole number.

Answer: 120 Step 1: Convert weight to kilograms Weight (kg) = 264 ÷ 2.2 ≈ 120 kg Step 2: Calculate total daily dose Total daily dose (mg/day) = Weight × Dose per kg/day = 120 × 3 = 360 mg/day Step 3: Determine dose per administration The medication is divided into 3 doses/day Dose per administration = Total daily dose ÷ 3 = 360 ÷ 3 = 120 mg per dose Final Answer: 120