A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a patient with a weight of 75 kg. The physician orders 15 mg/kg of the medication, which is supplied in a vial containing 500 mg of the medication in 10 mL of solution. What is the correct volume (in mL) that the nurse should administer to the patient?
Use the following formula for your calculation:
Desired Dose (mg) = Patient's Weight (kg) x Dosage Ordered (mg/kg)