The healthcare provider prescribes filgrastim 5 mcg/kg subcutaneous (SubQ) for a client who weighs 176 pounds. The available vial is labeled, "Filgrastim 300 mcg/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 tenth.)

To calculate the volume of filgrastim solution, we need to use the formula: Volume (mL) = Dose (mcg) / Concentration (mcg/mL) First, we need to calculate the dose by multiplying the prescribed rate by the weight in kilograms. To convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, we multiply by 0.454. In this case, 176 pounds is equivalent to 79.904 kg. Plugging in the given values, we get: Volume (mL) = 5 mcg/kg x 79.904 kg / 300 mcg/mL Simplifying, we get: Volume (mL) = 1.331 mL Rounding to the nearest tenth, we get: Volume (mL) = 1.3 mL