CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

A mother asks the nurse about Vitamin A supplementation. The best response is that giving Vitamin A starts when the infant reaches 6 months and the first dose is:
  1. 200,000 “IU”
  2. 100,000 “IU”
  3. 20,000 “IU”
  4. 10,000 “IU”
Explanation
Answer: B - An infant aging 6-11 months will be given Vitamin supplementation of 100, 000 IU and for Preschoolers ages 12-83 months 200,000 “IU” will be given.
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