A provider orders acetaminophen 15 mg/kg for a child who weighs 22 lb. How many milligrams should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.)

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Accepted Answer

B. 150 mg — Convert pounds to kilograms: 22 lb ÷ 2.2 = 10 kg. Dose = 15 mg/kg × 10 kg = 150 mg.

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A. 75 mg

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C. 220 mg

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D. 330 mg