The nurse must administer 20 mg of metoclopramide (Reglan) IM. It is supplied as 5 mg per mL. The nurse should administer ____________________ mL

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


ANS:
4
four

20 mg 1 mL = 4 mL
5 mg

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