A male patient requires intravenous gentamicin for a healthcare acquired infection. The dose of gentamicin is calculated as 7 mg/kg of ideal body weight, three times a day. The patient is 6 feet tall and weighs 98 kg. Ideal body weight for a male is calculated as 50 kg plus 2.3 kg for every inch over 5 feet in height.

Given the above information, what is the dose of gentamicin required for this patient, to the nearest milligram?

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for example, code 28039 - excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous, 1.5 cm or greater, appears before 28043 - excision, tumor, soft tissue of foot or toe, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm.

communicate with the patient and explain every step before proceeding to do so

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