A nurse is preparing to administer azithromycin 30 mg/kg PO to a child who has otitis media. The child weighs 20 kg (44.1 lb). The amount available is azithromycin 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Step 1 is to identify the ordered dose per kg, the client's weight in kg, and the available concentration Ordered Dose: 30 mg/kg Client weight: 20 kg Available Concentration: 200 mg / 5 mL Step 2 is to calculate the total dose in milligrams (mg) required for the child Total mg dose = weight in kg × dosage (mg/kg) Total mg dose = 20 × 30 20 × 30 = 600 Total mg dose = 600 mg Step 3 is to calculate the volume to administer in milliliters (mL) Volume = (Total mg dose ÷ Available dose) × Available volume Volume = (600 ÷ 200) × 5 600 ÷ 200 = 3 3 × 5 = 15 Volume to administer = 15 mL Step 4 is to round to the nearest whole number 15 = 15 Answer: 15 mL