A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin to a child who weighs 44 lb. The provider prescribes 6 mg/kg/day IV to be administered in three equal doses. Available is gentamicin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer with each dose?

(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Choice A rationale:

Docusate sodium is a stool softener and does not have a direct effect on blood pressure. It is generally safe for individuals with hypertension.

Choice B rationale:

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that can raise blood pressure or interfere with the effectiveness of some prescribed blood pressure medications. Therefore, it is contraindicated for clients with hypertension.

Choice C rationale:

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to decrease stomach acid. It does not have a significant impact on blood pressure and is generally safe for individuals with hypertension.

Choice D rationale:

Guaifenesin is an expectorant used to thin mucus in the air passages. It does not have a significant impact on blood pressure and is generally safe for individuals with hypertension.

Choice A rationale:

Fluoxetine is an antidepressant. While some antidepressants are used for chronic pain management, fluoxetine is not typically used for this purpose.

Choice B rationale:

Methylphenidate is a stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is not used for pain management.

Choice C rationale:

Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for treating anxiety, seizures, and insomnia. It is not typically used for managing neuralgia pain.

Choice D rationale:

Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant that is commonly used to manage trigeminal neuralgia. It helps to reduce nerve impulses that cause pain.