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The nurse is performing an assessment of a child in order to provide information to the care team, so they can select the appropriate dose for the child. what assessment should the nurse perform?



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The nurse should provide information on the child's weight.

What are the factors affecting the dose of drug given to a child?

The dose of a drug given to a child is affected by the following;

  • age of the child,
  • body weight of the child,

The dose of a drug given to a child is a function of age, body weight, or both.

It is important that the nurse  performing an assessment of a child in order to provide information to the care team, so they can select the appropriate dose for the child, provides information on the child's weight.

Thus, weight of the child is the correct answer.

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The complete question is below:

A) Measure the child's height

B) Calculate the child's age in months

C) Weigh the child

D) Assess the child's hydration status

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