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    A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg via IV push (injectable). Available is morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Calculation: Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 2 mg Available Concentration: 10 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume (mL) = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume = 2 ÷ 10 = 0.2 mL

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