The healthcare provider prescribes epoetin alfa 8,200 units SUBQ for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The 2 mL multidose vial is labeled, "Each 1 mL of solution contains 10,000 Units of epoetin alfa." How many mL should the nurse administer? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).

Here's how to calculate the volume (mL) of epoetin alfa the nurse should administer: 1. We know the following: Prescribed dose: 8,200 units epoetin alfa (given) Vial concentration: 10,000 units/mL (given from the label) 2. We need to find the volume (mL) to administer for the prescribed dose (8,200 units) considering the concentration (10,000 units/mL). Volume to administer (mL) = Dose (units) / Concentration (units/mL) Volume to administer (mL) = 8,200 units / 10,000 units/mL Volume to administer (mL) = 0.82 mL (round to nearest tenth) Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.8 mL of epoetin alfa subcutaneously.