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A child who weighs 30 kg is experiencing a grand mal seizure. The healthcare provider prescribes diazepam 0.3 mg/kg/dose intravenous (IV) STAT. The medication is available in 5 mg/mL vials. How many mL should the nurse administer?

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Rationale: The dose is calculated as 30 kg x 0.3 mg/kg = 9 mg. Dividing by 5 mg/mL gives 1.8 mL, which is the correct volume to administer.

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