$RN Dosage Calculations$

NCLEX-RN

RN Dosage Calculations

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 85% Simulated

A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin to a child. The order is for 50 mg/kg/day in three divided doses. The client weighs 13 kg (28.6 lbs). The medication label indicates vancomycin 500 mg in 100 mL of 0.9% saline. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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