A 7-year-old post operative patient who weighs 66 lbs is exp…
A 7-year-old post operative patient who weighs 66 lbs is experiencing pain and inflammation. The provider orders ibuprofen (Motrin) 300mg to be administered every 6 hours. The nurse checks the drug reference guide, and notes that the recommended pediatric range (6mo-12yr) of ibuprofen (Motrin) is 30-50mg/kg/day, in 4 divided doses. Calculate the safe dose range for this patient, and determine if the dose ordered for this patient is appropriate or not.