A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 15 mg IM to a client who has status epilepticus. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/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-by-Step Calculation Understanding the Problem Desired diazepam dose: 15 mg Available concentration: 5 mg/mL We need to find the volume to administer. Calculations Calculate the volume to administer: Volume (mL) = Desired dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) Volume = 15 mg / 5 mg/mL = 3 mL The nurse should administer 3 mL of diazepam.