The physician ordered ferrous sulfate for a toddler with ane…
The physician ordered ferrous sulfate for a toddler with anemia and low serum iron levels. The order states to administer 4 mg/kg body weight/day in three doses. The pharmacy sent Ferrous Sulfate elixir with a concentration of 220mg/5 ml. The child weighs 46 pounds. How many mg/day of Ferrous Sulfate should the nurse administer to the child?