What is the appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a 3-year-old boy?

The appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a pediatric patient, including a 3-year-old boy, is typically calculated based on weight, with a standard recommendation of 1 gram of activated charcoal per kilogram of body weight. This dosing methodology ensures sufficient adsorption of the toxin while minimizing the risk of adverse effects.

For a 3-year-old, who is generally around 14 to 16 kg, this dosage results in an effective and safe amount of activated charcoal being administered. The use of this weight-based dosing is particularly important in children due to their smaller body size and the varying efficacy of charcoal based on individual factors like age and weight.

This protocol aligns with the principles of providing care that is both effective and tailored to the physiological characteristics of pediatric patients. The other choices either represent incorrect dosages that do not align with these standards or amounts that could be unsafe or ineffective for a child of this age.