The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing postoperative pain. The physician orders 2.5 mg of morphine IV every two hours. Morphine is supplied in 10 mg/mL vials. How many mL will the nurse administer?
A) 0.25 mL
B) 0.5 mL
C) 1 mL
D) 2 mL
A
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10 mg = 1 mL and a dose of 2.5 mg is ordered. 10 mg/1 mL: 2.5 mg/X Cross-multiply to yield 2.5 mg = 10X. Divide each side by 10 to learn the nurse should administer 0.25 mL
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