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 sounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).

Given Information: Child's weight: 30 kg Prescribed dose: 0.3 mg/kg Concentration: 5 mg/mL Calculate the total dose Total dose = Prescribed dose x Weight Total dose = 0.3 mg/kg x 30 kg = 9 mg Calculate the volume to be administered Volume to be administered = Total dose / Concentration Volume to be administered = 9 mg / 5 mg/mL = 1.8 mL