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    Ati lpn dosage calculation proctored exam

    A prescription requires 12 mg of morphine IM. The vial contains morphine 10 mg/mL. How many mL must the nurse administer?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Identify the ordered dose and available concentration Ordered Dose: 12 mg Available Concentration: 10 mg/mL Calculate the volume to administer Volume to administer = Ordered Dose ÷ Concentration Volume to administer = 12 ÷ 10 = 1.2 mL

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