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 total dose of diazepam for the child: Dose per kg: 0.3 mg/kg (given) Child's weight: 30 kg (given) Total dose (mg) = Dose per kg (mg/kg) x Child's weight (kg) Total dose (mg) = 0.3 mg/kg * 30 kg Total dose (mg) = 9 mg (round to nearest whole number) Concentration of the medication: The medication is available in 5 mg/mL vials (given). Calculate the volume to administer: Volume to administer (mL) = Total dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) Volume to administer (mL) = 9 mg / 5 mg/mL Volume to administer (mL) = 1.8 mL (round to nearest tenth) Therefore, the nurse should administer approximately 1.8 mL of diazepam intravenously.