The patient is a 5-year-old child who presents with anticholinergic toxicity and who has been prescribed 0.02 mg/kg of physostigmine. The patient weighs 56 pounds. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in 1 mg/mL vials. How many milliliters will the nurse administer per dose? Input your answer to the nearest hundredth decimal place.
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