A nurse is calculating the dose of medication for a client. The prescribed dose is 2.5 mg/kg. The client weighs 70 kg. What dosage of medication should the nurse prepare?

A. Using the same antibiotic for every infection can promote resistance, as it does not consider the specific pathogens or susceptibility patterns.

B. Prescribing antibiotics for every suspected infection can lead to overuse and unnecessary exposure to antibiotics, increasing the risk of resistance.

C. Encouraging self-medication with antibiotics can result in inappropriate usage and contribute to the development of resistant bacteria.

D. Educating healthcare providers and patients about appropriate antibiotic use is crucial in minimizing antibiotic resistance. This education helps ensure that antibiotics are prescribed only when necessary and used correctly, which can reduce the development of resistant strains of bacteria.

A. 700 mg results from an incorrect calculation, perhaps by misapplying the weight or dose.

B. The dosage calculation is performed by multiplying the prescribed dose (2.5 mg/kg) by the client's weight (70 kg): 2.5 mg/kg x 70 kg = 175mg.

C. 250 mg does not align with the given weight or prescribed dose.

D. 35 mg is significantly lower than the calculated dosage.