Weight of the child= 13 kg
Daily iv fluid reqiurement =1000 ml + 50 ml/kg over 10 kg = 1000ml + (50 x 3) =1000+ 150 = 1150 ml
Prescribed dose=chloral hydrate 200 mg
Available dose =0.1 g/capsule =0.1 x 1000 /capsule =100 mg/capsule
Capsules needed = (200100)x1=2 capsules
Prescribed dose=12.5 mg promethazine IM
Available dose = 50 mg/ml
Amount of drug to be given =(Desired doseAvailable dose) x volume
=(12.550) x 1 = 0.25 ml
The nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to the 13 kg child who has dehydration....
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