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The primary healthcare provider orders methylprednisolone 1.6 mg/kg for a child weighing 30.4 kg (66.8 lbs). The label on the medication reads 500 mg/4 mL. How many milliliters (mL) should the nurse administer? Fill in the blank. Round your answer using 1 decimal place.

Correct Answer: 0.4 mL

Rationale: Calculate dose: 1.6 mg/kg × 30.4 kg = 48.64 mg. Convert: (48.64 mg ÷ 500 mg) × 4 mL = 0.39 mL, rounded to 0.4 mL.

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