The physician ordered Lasix (furosemide) 2.5 mg/kg, q 8 hours for a child who weighs 28 pounds. The safe dosage range is 3 to 6 mg/kg/q8h. How many milligrams of Lasix should the nurse administer for each dose? Round to the nearest whole number.

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Based on the previous question, you know that the child weighs 12.73 kg and has a safe dosage range of 38.19 mg (3 mg/kg * 12.73 kg) to 76.38 mg (6 mg/kg * 12.73 kg). The physician ordered 2.5 mg/kg q8h. Therefore, the nurse would prepare 31.82 mg to give (2.5 mg * 12.73 kg). Round to the nearest whole number: 31.82 rounds to 32 mg to be given q8h.

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