A nurse is preparing to administer a prescribed phytonadione (vitamin K) injection 0.5 mg intramuscularly to a newborn. The phytonadione (vitamin K) ampule is labeled 1 mg equals 0.5 ml. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
Record your answer using two decimal places.
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
0.25
Formula:
Desired
Available ? Volume =
0.5 mg
1 mg ? 0.5 mL = 0.25 mL
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