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The primary healthcare provider (PHCP) prescribes 400,000 units of penicillinG benzathine. The label on the medication reads penicillinG benzathine 300,000 units / 10 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client? Fill in the blank. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Correct Answer: 13 mL

Rationale: Calculate: (400,000 units ÷ 300,000 units) × 10 mL = 1.333 × 10 = 13.33 mL, rounded to 13 mL.

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