The nurse computes the dose of medication as 2.4 million units of penicillin to be delivered in 4 mL. The nurse should:
A) give the 4 mL using a 5-mL syringe.
B) inform the charge nurse that the dose is too large to be given IM.
C) divide the dose into two 3-mL syringes and give as a divided dose.
D) ask the physician if another drug can be used.

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The maximum number of milliliters that can be injected into the dorsogluteal muscle is 3 mL. If the person has small muscle mass, or if the dose exceeds 3 mL, the dose should be divided into two doses.

The Nurse Computes the Dose of Medication as 2