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Weight of child = 44lb
Convert the weight into kg by dividing by 2.2
Weight of child (kg) = 44/2.2 = 20
The dose ordered = 0.03mg/kg/day
If 0.03mg is required for per kg of body weight, then for 20 kg the dose required = 0.03x20= 0.6mg/day
Answer = 0.6mg/day
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