6. Aspirin 300 mg is ordered for a child weighing 40 lb. The recommend-ed amount for children is 65 mg/kg/24 hr, divided into six doses. As-pirin is available in tablets labeled 5 gr each. Would this order be safe,and if not, what would be a safe dose?SafeUnsafemg/day17mg

Ordered asprin = 300 mg. Weight of child = 40 pounds. Recommended dose = 65 mg / kg / 24 hours…

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