The 4.5 kg neonate with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is in status epilepticus that is refractory to 2 loading doses of phenobarbital. The provider has ordered 20 mg/kg to be administered intravenously over 15 minutes STAT. The pharmacy dispenses the medication in a concentration of 50 mg/mL. What rate will the nurse program the pump to administer the medication? Round your answer to the tenth decimal place.
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