A preschool-age client weighing 44 lb is prescribed to receive subcutaneous injections of somatropin (Genotropin) 0.21 mg/kg/week to be administered over 7 days. The client will receive ________ milligrams in one injection.
Record your answer rounding to one decimal place.

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The client weighs 44 lb. To determine kilograms, divide 44 lb by 2.2. The client weighs 20 kg. Multiply the weekly dose of 0.21 mg by 20. The client should receive 4.2 mg of the medication every week. To determine the daily dose, divide the weekly dose of 4.2 by 7, for 7 days, to calculate that the client is to receive 0.6 mg of the medication every day.

A Preschool-Age Client Weighing 44 Lb Is Prescribed to Receive