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Which of these findings indicate that a pump set to deliver a basal rate of 10 ml per hour plus PRN morphine drip for breakthrough pain is not working?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The minimal dose is 10 ml per hour, which would mean 40 mls are given in a 4 hour period. Only 60 mls should be left at noon. The pump is not functioning when more than expected medicine is left in the container.