The Nurse Is Developing a Patient Education Plan for a Patient

The nurse is developing a patient education plan for a patient with sickle cell anemia.Hydroxyurea is the medication used in the treatment of the disorder.The nurse would inform the patient that the hydroxyurea may be increased by what dosage until the maximum of 35 mg/kg is reached?

A) 5 mg/kg every 4 weeks
B) 10 mg/kg every 8 weeks
C) 5 mg/kg every 12 weeks
D) 15 mg/kg every 15 weeks