The Nurse Has Just Assessed a Toddler's Temperature to Be

question 13

Short Answer

The nurse has just assessed a toddler's temperature to be 101.5° F axillary.The physician has ordered acetaminophen 10 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours.The child weighs 22 lb.The bottle of acetaminophen available is a suspension (160 mg/5 mL).How much should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest milliliter.

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Definitions:

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Mania

State of persistently elevated mood, feelings of grandiosity, overenthusiasm, racing thoughts, rapid speech, and impulsive actions.

Grandiose Self-esteem

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