A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 0.05 mg/kg IM 2 hours prior to surgery to a patient who weighs 138 lb. Available is lorazepam injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A) 1.25 mL
B) 1.5 mL
C) 1.75 mL
D) 2 mL

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