The Order for a Child Reads, "Give Furosemide (Lasix) 2

question 9

Short Answer

The order for a child reads, "Give furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg IV STAT." The child weighs 33 pounds. Identify how many milligrams the child will receive for this dose. _______

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