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A terminally ill child is receiving morphine sulfate (Morphine)and is experiencing respiratory depression.A health care provider prescribes naloxone (Narcan),0.5 mcg/kg IV in 2 minute increments until breathing improves.The medication label states: "Naloxone 400 mcg/1 ml." The child weighs 60 kg.The nurse prepares to administer one dose.How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank.Record your answer using two decimal places.
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0.08 ml
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