A child who weighs 30 kg is experiencing a grand mal seizure. The healthcare provider prescribes diazepam 0.3 mg/kg/dose IV STAT The medication is available in 5 mg/mL vials. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).

Here's how to calculate the volume (mL) of diazepam the nurse should administer: Calculate the diazepam dosage in milligrams (mg): Dose (mg) = Dose per kg (mg/kg) x Weight (kg) Dose (mg) = 0.3 mg/kg x 30 kg Dose (mg) = 9 mg Get the concentration of the medication (mg/mL): Concentration = 5 mg/mL (given from the vial label) Calculate the volume to administer (mL): Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL) = 9 mg / 5 mg/mL Volume (mL) = 1.8 mL (round to nearest tenth) Therefore, the nurse should administer 1.8 mL of diazepam.