The healthcare provider prescribes filgrastim 5 mcg/kg subqutaneous (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.)

here's how to calculate the volume (mL) of filgrastim the nurse should administer: Client weight conversion: Client weight: 176 pounds Since medication dosage is based on weight per kilogram (kg), we need to convert the weight to kg for accurate calculation. Conversion factor: 1 kg = 2.205 lbs Client weight (kg) = 176 pounds / 2.205 lbs/kg Client weight (kg) = 80 kg (round to nearest whole number) Filgrastim dose per kg: Dose per kg = 5 mcg/kg (given) Filgrastim concentration: The medication vial is labeled 300 mcg/mL. This indicates there are 300 mcg of filgrastim in every 1 mL of solution. We need to find the volume (mL) containing the prescribed dose (based on weight) of filgrastim (5 mcg/kg) considering the concentration (300 mcg/mL) in the vial. Total filgrastim dose (mcg): Dose (mcg/kg) x Client weight (kg) Total filgrastim dose (mcg): 5 mcg/kg * 80 kg Total filgrastim dose (mcg): 400 mcg Volume to administer (mL): Total dose (mcg) / Concentration (mcg/mL) Volume to administer (mL): 400 mcg / 300 mcg/mL Volume to administer (mL) = 1.33 mL (round to nearest tenth) Therefore, the nurse should administer approximately 1.3 mL of filgrastim subcutaneously.