A 4-day-old neonate born at 35 weeks' gestation (weight 2210 g) is readmitted to the hospital for treatment of dehydration and jaundice with a bilirubin level of 21 mg/dL. The orders from the physician include:
· Phototherapy and exchange transfusion through an umbilical venous catheter
· Total and indirect bilirubin levels, electrolytes, complete blood count, and type and crossmatch
· Continuous cardiorespiratory monitoring
· Vitals q2h
· Monitor intake and output
· Albumin 5% infusion 1 g/kg 1 hr before exchange
· Ampicillin 100 mg/kg/dose IV q12h
· Gentamicin 4 mg/kg/dose IV q12h
· NPO before exchange, then 120 cc/kg/day formula
· IV D10W 120 cc/kg/day
Identify the orders that require calculations.
Set up and solve each problem using dimensional analysis.
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