Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg PO TID is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 h divided q8h.
Available: Albuterol 4 mg per 10 mL
The child's weight is _____ kg and the divided dose is ______ mg every 8 hours; administer ______ mL per dose.

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The Answer of Round dosage and weight to the nearest tenth as indicated.
Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg PO TID is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 h divided q8h.
Available: Albuterol 4 mg per 10 mL
The child's weight is _____ kg and the divided dose is ______ mg every 8 hours; administer ______ mL per dose.

Round Dosage and Weight to the Nearest Tenth as Indicated