The client with valvular disorder is ordered a preoperative dose of penicillin G 600,000 units to be given IV q4h. Penicillin G is supplied in a vial labeled as, "Add 4 mL diluent to yield 250,000 units per mL
" How many milliliters will the nurse need to withdraw from the vial to provide the ordered dose? ______________________ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2.4 mL
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× 1 mL
= 2.4 mL
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word