A nurse needs to administer a medication dose of 250 mg, and the available medication is in concentration of 500 mg per 10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

Answer: A A. Step 1: Use the formula Amount to administer (mL) = (Desired dose ÷ Dose available) × Volume available Step 2: Insert known values Desired dose = 250 mg Dose available = 500 mg Volume available = 10 mL Amount to administer = (250 ÷ 500) × 10 Amount to administer = 0.5 × 10 Amount to administer = 5 Step 3: Match the calculated volume to the options 5 mL → Option A Final Answer: A. 5 mL B. This is inaccurate, check rationale for A for stepwise calculation C. This is inaccurate, check rationale for A for stepwise calculation D. This is inaccurate, check rationale for A for stepwise calculation