A physician prescribed 15 mL of a drug per kilogram for a 66-lb child. How many kilograms should the nurse use to estimate dosage? How many ounces per kilogram would the nurse give?
A) 30; 0.5
B) 35; 1
C) 40; 1.5
D) 45; 2

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Use two equivalents: 1 kg = 2.2 lb and 30 mL = 1 oz. To convert pounds to kilograms, divide by 2.2 and round to the nearest tenth. Therefore, 66 lb ÷ 2.2 = 30 kg. To convert milliliters to ounces, divide by 30. Therefore, 15 mL ÷ 30 mL = 0.5 oz.

A Physician Prescribed 15 ML of a Drug Per Kilogram