A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 480 mcg subcutaneously daily. Filgrastim injection 300 mcg/mL is available. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero."
The Correct Answer is ["1.6"]
To calculate the number of mL the nurse should administer per dose, you need to divide the dose of filgrastim in mcg by the concentration of the filgrastim injection in mcg/mL.
480 mcg ÷ 300 mcg/mL = 1.6 mL
So, the nurse should administer 1.6 mL of filgrastim injection per dose.

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