Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 30 mg PO to a client who reports pain. Available is morphine solution 20 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.)
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The calculation (30 mg / 20 mg/mL = 1.5 mL) ensures the correct dose is administered.