A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin to a school-age child who weighs 55 lb. The provider prescribes 50 mg/kg/day in 4 equal doses. Available is ampicillin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many ml should the nurse administer with each dose?

(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. A hydrocolloid dressing is a type of dressing that is used for wounds with minimal exudate, such as the wound on the client's coccyx described in the scenario. It provides a moist environment for wound healing and can help with pain relief. This type of dressing is suitable for wounds with granulation tissue and can help protect the wound from further damage while promoting healing.

B. A dry gauze is not appropriate for this type of wound as it does not provide the necessary moist environment for healing and may adhere to the wound, causing damage upon removal.

C. A hydrogel dressing is typically used for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate.

D. An alginate dressing is typically used for wounds with moderate to heavy exudate. These dressings may not be suitable for the described wound with minimal exudate.

E. A transparent dressing may not be suitable for a wound with granulation tissue and moderate exudate, as it may not provide adequate protection and moisture to the wound.

Rationale:

A. Allowing sterile forceps to rest in a container of sterile does not affect the sterility of the field.

B. Pouring sterile solution with the bottle held over the field is an inappropriate technique since it breaches the sterility of the field.

C. Placing unnecessary sterile items on the field is not ideal, but it does not indicate contamination of the surgical field.

D. The handle of a pair of sterile scissors resting 5 cm (2 in) from the field's edge does not indicate contamination of the surgical field. The scissors should be placed within easy reach of the nurse but should not touch non-sterile items.