Describe the purpose of the Flannigan et al. (2014) study and why this study is important to advancing nursing knowledge.
According to the study narrative and Figures 1, 2, & 3 in the Flannigan et al. (2014) study, describe the three formulas used in the prediction of mean weight for PICU patients. Which formula best estimates the weight for children under 1 year of age? Provide a rationale for your answer.
Describe one potential clinical advantage and one potential clinical problem with using the three novel formulas presented in Exercise 14 see Figures 1, 2, & 3 in a PICU setting.