The healthcare provider prescribed amoxicillin 20 mg/kg by mouth (PO) every 8 hours for a toddler with otitis media who weighs 33 pounds (15 kg). The medication is labeled, "125 mg/5mL." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding required, round to the nearest whole number.)

To calculate the amount of amoxicillin in mL to administer to a toddler weighing 15 kg, you can use the following calculation: Dose (in mg) = Weight (in kg) x Dose (in mg/kg) Dose (in mg) = 15 kg x 20 mg/kg = 300 mg Now, you want to convert the dose to mL using the provided concentration: Concentration = 125 mg/5 mL Now, calculate the mL needed: Volume (in mL) = Dose (in mg) / Concentration (in mg/mL) Volume (in mL) = 300 mg / 125 mg/5 mL = 12 mL So, the nurse should administer 12 mL of amoxicillin.