To determine the dosage in milligrams, we need to convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms.
1 pound is approximately 0.4536 kilograms.
Therefore, the child's weight in kilograms is:
52 lbs * 0.4536 kg/lb = 23.5872 kg
Now, we can calculate the dosage in milligrams.
The dosage is given as 25 mcg/kg, which means 25 micrograms per kilogram of the child's weight.
1 milligram is equal to 1000 micrograms.
So, the dosage in milligrams is:
25 mcg/kg * 23.5872 kg * (1 mg/1000 mcg) = 0.58968 mg
Therefore, the dosage in milligrams will be approximately 0.58968 mg each day.
MD order: Digoxin 25 mcg/kg IV for CHF
Available : 0.1mg / mL
Child's weight : 52 lbs
How many milligrams will you give each day? Show all work using dimensional analysis
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