The doctor orders 500 mg of ampicillin IM for client diagnos…
The doctor orders 500 mg of ampicillin IM for client diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the left foot. A 1 g vial of powdered ampicillin is available. The label states to add 4.5 mL of sterile water to yield a 1 g per 5 mL solution. How many milliliters of reconstituted ampicillin will the nurse administer? Express final answer to the nearest tenth.