Morphine (Duramorph) is ordered for a patient's severe incisional pain. Which is correct concerning the length of time it should take for this medication to be administered IV?
a. 1 to 2 minutes
b. 8 to 10 minutes
c. 2 to 4 minutes
d. 4 to 5 minutes
ANS: D
Morphine (Duramorph), when given intravenously, should be given over 4 to 5 minutes.
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