Case Study: M.S. is a 6-month old male that was born at 26 weeks. The infant was discharged 2 weeks ago after a 14 week stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). He currently weighs 6 pounds and is 19 inches long. His current vital signs are HR 145, RR 26, B/P 90/60, T 101.6 F His parents brought the infant to the emergency department because he has not been eating and is continuously fussy. The healthcare provider assessed a bulging left tympanic membrane and diagnosed the infant with an ear infection. Orders include: Amoxicillin 113 mg PO q12h. Safe dosing for amoxicillin is 80-90 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours for 5-7 days. 1) Highlight the information that is needed for the nurse to administer the ordered medication safely.

Case Study: M.S. is a 6-month old male that was born at 26 weeks. The infant was discharged 2 weeks ago after a 14 week stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). He currently weighs 6 pounds and is 19 inches long. His current vital signs are HR 145, RR 26, B/P 90/60, T 101.6 F His parents brought the infant to the emergency department because he has not been eating and is continuously fussy. The healthcare provider assessed a bulging left tympanic membrane and diagnosed the infant with an ear infection. Orders include: Amoxicillin 113 mg PO q12h. Safe dosing for amoxicillin is 80-90 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours for 5-7 days. 1) Highlight the information that is needed for the nurse to administer the ordered medication safely.

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