Order: Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) 30 mg subcutaneous q 12 h. The label on the prefilled syringe reads 40 mg/0.4 mL. How much solution (in mL) should be discarded to administer the correct dose?

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Order: Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium) 30 mg subcutaneous q 12 h. The label on the prefilled syringe reads 40 mg/0.4 mL. How much solution (in mL) should be discarded to administer the correct dose?

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