[Verified Answer]: The physician orders Medication Y 0.5 g IV…

The physician orders Medication Y 0.5 g IV infusion every 12 hr for the patient. The pharmacy sends a 3.5 g vial of powdered medication with a package insert that provides the following directions for reconstitution. Reconstitution and Dilution of Powder Formulations for Single-dose Vials Reconstitute Medication Y for injection vials with one of the following diluents: 0.9% sodium chloride for injection, sterile water for injection, or dextrose 5%. 2.5 g, 3.5 g, and 4.5 g Medication Y for injection should be reconstituted with 10 mL, 15 mL, and 20 mL, respectively. Swirl until dissolved. What amount of diluent will the nurse use to reconstitute Medication Y? Enter the numeral only (not the unit of measurement) in your answer. Enter your answer.mL