Prescribe stool softener than give the child laxative

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A child is having difficulty with constipation; the physician would rather prescribe a stool softener than give the child a laxative. The order for the child, who weighs 46 lb, is to be based on the adult dose of 100 mg at bedtime. The stock strength available is docusate sodium 20 mg/5 mL. What volume of medication should be given per dose?

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