The physician has ordered Haldol 0.5 mg IV every 2 hours prn for agitation. The Haldol is available in 5 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
0.1 mL
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