The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus dose of verapam…

The nurse is preparing to administer a bolus dose of verapamil (Calan) as follows:“Give 5-mg bolus of verapamil, IV push, over 2 minutes. May repeat in 30 minutes if needed.” The medication is available in a 2.5-mg/mL strength solution. Identify how many milliliters will the nurse draw into the syringe for this dose.