A 15 mL/kg transfusion of packed red blood cells has been ordered for a premature neonate with a hemoglobin of 6.4 g/dL. The neonate is 4 days old and weighs 14 ounces. How many milliliters of blood does the nurse administer? Enter your response as a whole number.
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