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The nurse is caring for a toddler who is 2 years old and 28 lb. The order reads ibuprofen 100 mg po every 6 hours as needed for temperature greater than 38°C. Is this a safe and effective dose?

The nurse is caring for a toddler who is 2 years old and 28 lb. The order reads ibuprofen 100 mg po every 6 hours as needed for temperature greater than 38°C. Is this a safe and effective dose?

Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN:9781451194524
Author:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher:Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting
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nicability (ability to spread to others) can be predicted. It nating acetaminophen and ibuprofen to help reduce fever. Alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen to Infectious diseases follow a similar pattern. They prog- practice can result in overdose or improper adminis- tration. It can be hard for parents to keep track of the time each medication is due. Parents may confuse treat fever is not recommended (Ward, 2019), This which medication is given every 4 hours and which practice of alter- is given every 6 hours. They may exceed the recom- mended daily doses or may confuse the strength or dosage of the medicines. bas bisbaeia lo DOSAGE CALCULATION BOX 37.1 The nurse is caring for a toddler who is 2 years old and 28 lb. The order reads ibuprofen 100 mg po every 6 hours as needed for temperature greater than 38°C. Is this a safe and effective dose? Stages of Infectious Disease ress
Transcribed Image Text:nicability (ability to spread to others) can be predicted. It nating acetaminophen and ibuprofen to help reduce fever. Alternating acetaminophen with ibuprofen to Infectious diseases follow a similar pattern. They prog- practice can result in overdose or improper adminis- tration. It can be hard for parents to keep track of the time each medication is due. Parents may confuse treat fever is not recommended (Ward, 2019), This which medication is given every 4 hours and which practice of alter- is given every 6 hours. They may exceed the recom- mended daily doses or may confuse the strength or dosage of the medicines. bas bisbaeia lo DOSAGE CALCULATION BOX 37.1 The nurse is caring for a toddler who is 2 years old and 28 lb. The order reads ibuprofen 100 mg po every 6 hours as needed for temperature greater than 38°C. Is this a safe and effective dose? Stages of Infectious Disease ress
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