la) To convert the child's weight from pounds to kilograms, we can use the conversion factor
.
Weight in kilograms =

b) To determine if the given dose is safe, we need to check if it falls within the safe dose range. The safe dose range is given as
divided
(3 times a day) or
(4 times a day).
Safe dose range for the child =

Safe dose range for the child =

The prescribed dose of prednisolone oral suspension 10 mg every 8 hours is within the safe dose range of
for the child.
c) If the medication is available in a concentration of 5 mg/5 ml, we can calculate the amount the nurse should administer per dose.
The prescribed dose is 10 mg every 8 hours, which means 3 times a day.
Amount of medication per dose = Total prescribed dose per day / Number of doses per day
Amount of medication per dose =

Amount of medication per dose =

Therefore, the nurse should administer 10 mg of prednisolone oral suspension per dose, which corresponds to 10 ml since the concentration is 5 mg/5 ml.

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