The healthcare provider prescribes epoetin alfa 50 units/kg SUBQ twice a day (BID) for a client who weighs 63 kg. The available vial is labeled, "Epoetin alfa 10,000 units/mL. Based on the client's weight, how many milliliters should the nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth.)

Calculation: Calculate the total dose in units for the client's weight. Total dose (units) = Patient weight (kg) x Ordered dose (units/kg) = 63 kg x 50 units/kg = 3,150 units. Available concentration = 10,000 units/mL. Calculate the volume to administer in milliliters (mL). Volume to administer (mL) = Total dose (units) / Available concentration (units/mL) = 3,150 units / 10,000 units/mL = 0.315 mL. Round to the nearest hundredth. = 0.32 mL.