You are given the order to administer 0.01 mg/kg of epinephrine, 1:1000, IM to a 35-pound pediatric patient. Epinephrine 1:1000 is supplied in a concentration of 1 mg/mL. The CORRECT dosage for this patient would be:
A) 0.16 mL.
B) 16 mL.
C) 0.35 mL.
D) 35 mL.
A
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