Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 8 mg IV intermittent bolus to a client. The amount available is morphine 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: 0.8 mL. To calculate the amount of morphine to administer, divide the desired dose (8 mg) by the concentration (10 mg/mL). 8 mg / 10 mg/mL = 0.8 mL. The other choices are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct calculation based on the given information. A nurse must accurately calculate medication dosages to ensure patient safety.