The nurse is mixing a dry drug in a vial with 1 ounce of the accompanying diluting fluid (diluent). How many milliliters does the nurse add to the dry drug in the vial?
a. 15
b. 30
c. 45
d. 60
B
One liquid ounce contains 30 mL.
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