While working in the pediatric clinic, the nurse examines the mouth of a 5-year-old patient being treated for leukemia and notes white patches and scattered ecchymosis. The nurse suspects the child has thrush and expects the physician to order fluconazole (Diflucan). This medication is typically dosed at 3 mg/kg. The child weighs 42 lbs. How many mg will be in each dose? (Round to the nearest tenths.)

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The Answer of While working in the pediatric clinic, the nurse examines the mouth of a 5-year-old patient being treated for leukemia and notes white patches and scattered ecchymosis. The nurse suspects the child has thrush and expects the physician to order fluconazole (Diflucan). This medication is typically dosed at 3 mg/kg. The child weighs 42 lbs. How many mg will be in each dose? (Round to the nearest tenths.)

While Working in the Pediatric Clinic, the Nurse Examines the Mouth