The doctor orders 2.5 mg prednisone oral every 6 hours for a…
The doctor orders 2.5 mg prednisone oral every 6 hours for a child weighing 52 lb. The prednisone syrup is available in a 5mg/5mL concentration. The recommended dose is 0.1 to 2 mg/kg/24 hr. How many mL will the nurse give per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth)