Following traumatic bilateral leg amputations, the 5-year-old child requires a STAT blood transfusion to treat hemorrhagic shock. The child's blood type is unknown. Which action is most appropriate?
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A 6-day-old neonate in the newborn intensive care unit has been prescribed oxacillin for a suspected central line-associated bloodstream infection. The nurse receives the following order: oxacillin IV 50 mg/kg/day, divided q12h. The neonate weighs 2 lb. 11 oz and the pharmacy dispenses the medication in a concentration of 20 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for each dose? Round your answer to the nearest tenth decimal place.
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- Difficulty: 6
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