Correct Answer: 0.2 mL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A nurse is preparing to administer epoetin alfa to a toddler and must determine the correct dosage based on the child\u2019s weight and the available concentration of the medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since 1 kg = 2.2 lb, we convert the child\u2019s weight from pounds to kilograms: The prescribed dose is 50 units per kg, so the total required dose is: Using the available concentration of 3,000 units\/mL<\/strong>, we calculate the required volume: The nurse should administer 0.2 mL<\/strong> of epoetin alfa subcutaneously. This ensures accurate dosing and prevents medication errors. Proper rounding is crucial in pediatric dosing to ensure safety and effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the generated image of a nurse preparing a syringe with epoetin alfa medication for a toddler in a professional clinical setting. Let me know if you need any modifications!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A nurse is preparing to administer epoetin alfa 50 units\/kg subcutaneously to a toddler who weighs 25 lb. Available is epoetin alfa 3.000 units\/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) 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Step 1: Identify Given Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Convert Weight to Kilograms<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
[
\\text{Weight in kg} = \\frac{25 \\text{ lb}}{2.2} = 11.36 \\text{ kg}
]<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Calculate the Required Dose<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
[
50 \\times 11.36 = 568 \\text{ units}
]<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Determine the Volume to Administer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
[
\\frac{568 \\text{ units}}{3,000 \\text{ units\/mL}} = 0.189 \\text{ mL}
]
Rounding to the nearest tenth:
[
0.2 \\text{ mL}
]<\/p>\n\n\n\nFinal Answer: 0.2 mL<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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