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NOTE: The answer should be 1.36 to 2.73mL heparin sodium injection
Child’s weight in kg = 50 lb + 2.2 lb/kg = 22.7 kg
Dosage range for the child = 50 to 100 units/kg X 22.7 kg = 1135 to 2270 units
Daily dosage range in units = 1135 to 2270 units X 6 (doses per day) = 6810 to 13,620 units
Daily dosage range in mL = 6810 units + 5000 units/mL = 1.36 mL, and 13,620 units + 5000 units/mL = 2.72 mL; thus
1.36 mL to 2.72 mL heparin sodium injection. (Answer).