Using the nomogram in the textbook (Fig. 8-10), what is the body surface area (BSA) for a child who weighs 60 lb and is 39 inches tall? A) 0.6 m² B) 0.7 m² C) 0.8 m² D) 0.9 m²

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To determine the body surface area, draw a straight line between the points representing the patient's height on the left vertical scale to the point representing the patient's weight on the right vertical scale. The point at which this line intersects the middle vertical scale represents the body surface area in meters squared. Refer to Figure 8-10 on page 334 in the textbook.

Using the Nomogram in the Textbook (Fig