The nurse is caring for a client who is ordered to receive Neupogen (filgrastim) subcutaneously after receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. The physician has ordered 5 mcg/kg, the client weighs 150 pounds, and Neupogen is supplied in a vial of 300 mcg/mL. How many mLs of Neupogen will the client receive?

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The nurse is caring for a client who is ordered to receive Neupogen (filgrastim) subcutaneously after receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. The physician has ordered 5 mcg/kg, the client weighs 150 pounds, and Neupogen is supplied in a vial of 300 mcg/mL. How many mLs of Neupogen will the client receive?






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