A child who weighs 30 kg is experiencing a grand mal seizure. The healthcare provider prescribes diazepam 03mg/kg/dose IV STAT. The medication is available in 5 mg/mL vials. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).

Calculate the prescribed dose in milligrams: Prescribed dose (mg) = Ordered dose (mg/kg/dose) x Child's weight (kg) = 0.3 mg/kg/dose x 30 kg = 9 mg Available concentration = 5 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer in mL: Volume to administer (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Available concentration (mg/mL) = 9 mg / 5 mg/mL = 1.8 mL