Patient has an order for morphine 2mg IM stat for pain. The drug supplied is 4mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
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Step 1: Calculate the total amount of morphine needed - The order is for 2mg of morphine - The concentration of the drug supplied is 4mg/mL - Therefore, the total amount of morphine needed is 2mg Show more…
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