The physician orders Neupogen 400mcg SC daily. The medication is supplied in 300 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?_(SHADE SYRING #1 ON SUPPLEMENT HANDOUT-round to tenths place)

A. Always take the patient's blood pressure manually using a sphygmomanometer. While manual BP measurements can be more accurate, they are not the priority intervention for orthostatic hypotension, which primarily involves position changes and fall prevention.
B. Monitor the patient's neurological status carefully for symptoms of a stroke. Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness or fainting, but it is not a direct cause of stroke. Neurological assessment is important if symptoms arise but is not the primary intervention.
C. Assist the patient to sit and stand slowly when getting out of bed. Orthostatic hypotension causes a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing, increasing the risk of falls and syncope. The priority action is to help the patient transition slowly from lying to sitting and standing to allow the body to adjust.
D. Check the patient's blood pressure on a lower extremity using a thigh-sized cuff. Lower extremity BP measurements are not standard for managing orthostatic hypotension. Blood pressure should be checked in both lying, sitting, and standing positions to monitor for significant drops.

Calculation:

Formula:

Dose to administer (mL) = Ordered dose (mcg) / Available dose (mcg/mL)

Given:

Ordered dose: 400 mcg.

Available dose: 300 mcg/mL.

Volume (mL) = 400 mcg / 300 mcg/mL

= 1.333... mL

Rounded to the nearest tenth: 1.3 mL.

The nurse will administer 1.3 mL of Neupogen.