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A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone sodium succinate 30 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 169 lb. Available is methylprednisolone sodium succinate 125 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 18 mL

Rationale: Weight: 169 lb ÷ 2.2 = 76.82 kg. Dose: 30 mg/kg × 76.82 kg = 2304.6 mg. Volume: 2304.6 mg ÷ 125 mg/mL = 18.437 mL, rounded to 18 mL.

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