The nurse will administer Pitocin intravenously (IV) to a patient. The Pitocin is packaged as 10 units/1 mL. The nurse must add 20 units to the IV liter bag. How many mL will the nurse draw up out of the Pitocin vial?
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The nurse will administer Pitocin intravenously (IV) to a patient. The Pitocin is packaged as 10 units/1 mL. The nurse must add 20 units to the IV liter bag. How many mL will the nurse draw up out of the Pitocin vial?
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