An order for an 80-year-old emphysemic patient who weighs 100 pounds is morphine sulfate, 0.5 gr. IM PRN for pain. The most appropriate action for the LPN to take is to:
1. transcribe the order and wait to see if the patient needs it.
2. transcribe the order for an oral dose instead of IM.
3. call the physician and clarify the order.
4. tell the RN about the order.
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Morphine is usually given in a dose of 10 mg (one-sixth grain) IM. The usual oral dose is 0.5 gr. (30 mg). The order should be called to the attention of the RN so that it can be clarified as to intent for the older patient, who usually requires a smaller dose.
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