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    Ati ew n300 med surg final proctored exam
    Calculation

    A patient is prescribed morphine sulfate 5 mg IV every 4 hours prn pain level greater than 7 on a scale of 0-10. Morphine is available in 8 mg/mL vials. How many mL will the nurse give for the correct dose? Round to the nearest hundredth. Use a preceding zero if necessary. Do not use trailing zeros.

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    Explanation & Rationale

    Use the formula: Dose to give (mL) = (Desired dose ÷ Available concentration) × Volume available 5 mg ÷ 8 mg/mL = 0.625 mL Rounded to the nearest hundredth: 0.63 mL Answer: 0.63 mL The nurse should administer 0.63 mL.

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