The healthcare provider prescribes 375 mg of intravenous (IV) ampicillin every 6 hours for a 5-month-old with a recurrent respiratory infection. The drug is supplied as 500 mg of powder in a vial. The directions state that the powder should be mixed with 1.8 mL of diluent, which yields 250 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? Take your answer to one decimal place. ___ mL
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