The healthcare provider prescribes epinephrine 0.01 mg/kg IM for an adolescent with an acute asthma episode who weighs 110 pounds. The available medication is labeled, 1 mg/ml.. Based on the client's weight, how many mL should the nurse administer to this client? (Enter numerical value only, rounded to the nearest tenth.)

Here's how to calculate the volume (mL) of epinephrine the nurse should administer: 1. Convert the client's weight from pounds to kilograms: Weight (kg) = Weight (lb) / 2.2 Weight (kg) = 110 lb / 2.2 Weight (kg) = 50 kg (approximately) 2. Calculate the total epinephrine dose based on weight and prescribed dosage: Dose (mg) = Dose (mg/kg) x Weight (kg) Dose (mg) = 0.01 mg/kg x 50 kg Dose (mg) = 0.5 mg 3. Determine the volume (mL) to administer considering the medication concentration: Concentration (mg/mL) = 1 mg/mL (given from the medication label) Volume (mL) = Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) Volume (mL) = 0.5 mg / 1 mg/mL Volume (mL) = 0.5 mL (already rounded to the nearest tenth) Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.5 mL of epinephrine intramuscularly.