K.B. is settled into her room and begins to complain of pain (7 of 10) in her leg and arm. she weighs 65 kg
you note that the ordered dose of morphine sulfate was given 4 hours ago.
Your drug reference states that
the appropriate dose is 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg every 4 to 6 hours.
Is this dose safe for your patient?
65 kg × 0.05 = 3.25 mg
65 kg × 0.1 = 6.5 mg
The safe range is 3.25 mg to 6.5 mg. Her ordered dose is 5 mg. This ordered dose is within the
therapeutic range; therefore, yes, the ordered dose is safe for K.B.
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