The preoperative order for an adult patient reads: “Give scopolamine, 0.7 mg IM on call for surgery.” The medication is available in vials of 0.4 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for this dose? (Round to tenths.)

The preoperative order for an adult patient reads: “Give scopolamine, 0.7 mg IM on call for surgery.” The medication is available in vials of 0.4 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer for this dose? (Round to tenths.)

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