A patient is ordered medication 100units/kg SQ. The medication is supplied in 10000 units/mL The patient weighs 220 lbs. What should the nurse administer?

Let's calculate the dosage step-by-step: 1. Convert pounds to kilograms: 220 lbs/2.20462 kg = 99.8 kg 2. Calculate the total dosage: 100 units/kg x 99.8 kg = 9980units 3. Determine the concentration of the medication: 10000 units/mL 4. Calculate the volume needed: 9980 units / 10000 units/mL = 1 mL