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

To calculate the amount of diazepam (Valium) to administer, use the formula: Dose (in mg) = Weight (in kg) x Dose (in mg/kg) Dose (in mg) = 30 kg x 0.3 mg/kg = 9 mg Now, you need to calculate how many mL of the 5 mg/mL diazepam solution to administer to deliver 9 mg of diazepam: Volume (in mL) = Dose (in mg) / Concentration (in mg/mL) Volume (in mL) = 9 mg / 5 mg/mL = 1.8 mL So, the nurse should administer 1.8 mL of diazepam.