Directions for reconstitution of mezlocillin of IV injection: "For IV use reconstitute with 30 mL sterile water for injection. Each 30 mL of reconstituted solution will contain 3 grams of mezlocillin"
The client is to receive 1.5 grams of mezlocillin IV every 6 hours. How many milliliters would the nurse administer to the client?
A) 1.5
B) 3
C) 15
D) 30
C
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