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A patient requires a subcutaneous injection of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for VTE prophylaxis. The prescribed dose is dalteparin 5000 units. The available pre-filled syringe is dalteparin 10,000 units in 0.4 mL. What volume should be administered?

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