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Q1A pediatric nurse needs to administer a liquid medication based on a child's weight. The recommended dosage is 15 mg per kilogram of body weight. The child weighs 55 pounds. The medication is available in a concentration of 125 mg per 5 mL. How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer? (Use the conversion 1 kg = 2.2 lbs)
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Correct answer: C
This is a multi-step problem. First, convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms: 55 lbs / 2.2 lbs/kg = 25 kg. Next, calculate the total required dosage in mg: 25 kg * 15 mg/kg = 375 mg. Finally, use a proportion to find the volume in mL: (125 mg / 5 mL) = (375 mg / x mL). Cross-multiply to solve for x: 125x = 1875, so x = 1875 / 125 = 15 mL.