Case Study, Chapter 60, Review of Mathematics
Mr. George Moore, a 78-year-old African American client was brought to the emergency room by ambulance following a motor vehicle accident.
The client was found unconscious at the scene. He is now awake with complaints of left hip pain, left arm pain, and a large bleeding laceration on the left side of his forehead. His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes, and seizures. He has blurred vision at the present time. On assessment, the nurse documents PERRLA. His weight is 210 pounds. NKA. Vital signs are: T=99.0°F (37.2°C), P=100 and regular rhythm, B/P=180/90, SaO2=94% RA, pain level 7/10. The ER health care provider orders an IV of 0.9 % NaCl at 83 cc/hr, Dilantin 200 mg po STAT, a chest x-ray, full body CTscan, and laboratory work. (Learning Objectives)
Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms
The label on the Dilantin bottle reads, “Dilantin 100 mg/5ml”
How much Dilantin should the nurse give? (Show your work)
