The healthcare provider prescribes epoetin alfa 100 units/kg SUBQ three times a week for a client who weighs 220 lbs. The medication is available 1,000 units/mL. How many milliliters should the practical nurse (PN) administer? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding required, round to the whole number.)

Convert the client's weight from pounds (lb) to kilograms (kg). Given weight = 220 lbs Conversion factor = 1 kg = 2.2 lb Weight (kg) = (Weight in lb / 2.2 lb/kg) = (220 / 2.2) = 100 kg. Calculate the single dose in units (units/dose). Prescribed dose = 100 units/kg Single Dose (units) = Weight (kg) × Dose (units/kg) = 100 kg × 100 units/kg = 10,000 units. Calculate the volume in milliliters (mL) to administer per dose. Available concentration = 1,000 units per mL Volume (mL) = (Single Dose (units) / Available concentration (units/mL)) = (10,000 units / 1,000 units/mL) = 10 mL.