Ati Lpn Pediatrics Proctored Exam
Calculation
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously. The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
ml
Explanation & Rationale
Volume= Desired dose/ concentration in mg/ml Concentration per ml= 10mg/ml Desired dose= 15mg Volume= 15mg/10mg/ml Volume = 1.5ml Therefore, the nurse should administer 1.5ml of morphine
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