The physician has ordered 250 mL D5 1/2NS with Aminophylline 0.25 grams added for administration over 1 hour every 6 hours. The nurse locates a vial of Aminophylline 500 mg/20 mL. How many milliliters of medication need to be added to the IV bag?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
B
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