The gastroenterologist is notified by K.L.'s physician and schedules an immediate colonoscopy and endoscopy. You accompany K.L. to the endoscopy suite and give him midazolam (Versed) and morphine sulfate IV during the procedures.

What are midazolam (Versed) and morphine sulfate, and why are they being given to K.L.?


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