Answer :
To determine the correct dosage of iron for anemia in a child weighing 29.5 kg, multiply the child's weight by the recommended dose of 20 mg/kg/day, which results in a daily dose of 590 mg, so option (a) is correct.
To calculate the correct dosage of iron for a child who weighs 65 lbs (or 29.5 kg) based on a normal recommended dose of 20 mg/kg/day, we can use simple multiplication:
- First, convert the child's weight to kilograms if given in pounds. In this case, the child's weight is already provided in kilograms: 29.5 kg.
- Next, multiply the child's weight in kilograms by the recommended dose per kilogram. The calculation would be 29.5 kg × 20 mg/kg.
- Doing this multiplication gives us a total daily dose of 590 mg (29.5 × 20 = 590).
Therefore, the nurse should administer 590 mg/day of iron, which is option (a).
