A microbe usually does not cause an infection. The microbe is:
a. A non-pathogen
b. A pathogen
c. Normal flora
d. A spore
A
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A client is prescribed morphine sulfate 33 mcg/min by continuous infusion. The medication amount can be increased by 1 mg/hr for pain control if needed. An infusion bag containing 100 mg morphine sulfate/1 liter is being used
What is the initial flow rate for this medication when using a microdrop infusion set? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
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