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    A nurse is preparing to administer ziprasidone 10 mg IM to a client who has acute agitation and schizophrenia. Available is ziprasidone injection 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Step by step calculation: Determine the dosage required: 10 mg Determine the concentration available: 20 mg/mL Use the formula: Volume (mL)=Required dose/(mg)Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL)=10 mg/20 mg/mL Calculate the volume: Volume (mL)=0.5

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