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[Answered]: The package insert for a powdered medication has the…

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The package insert for a powdered medication has the following instructions for reconstitution: “The 5 g, 3 g, and 1 g vial should be reconstituted with 20 mL, 12 mL, and 5 mL, respectively. Swirl vial until dissolved. The dosage strength of each vial is 250 mg/mL.” The pharmacy has sent a 1 g vial of the powdered medication. The order is to administer 600 mg of the medication IM to the patient now. The nurse is correct to add 5 mL of diluent to the powdered medication vial and to administer ____ mL of the reconstituted medication to the patient.

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