A child weighs 88 lb and has an order for morphine sulfate 7.5 mg subcutaneously every 8 hours prn. The recommended maximum dose for a child is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/dose. What is the safe dosage range for this child?
A) 2 to 4
B) 3 to 5
C) 5 to 7
D) 4 to 8

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Use the equivalent: 1 kg = 2.2 lb. Convert pounds to kilograms: 88 lb/2.2 = 40 kg. Determine the safe dosage range. Lower range: 0.1 mg * 40 kg = 4 mg. Higher range: 0.2 mg * 40 kg = 8 mg. The safe dosage range for this child is 4 to 8 mg/dose.

A Child Weighs 88 Lb and Has an Order for Morphine