Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse retrieves hydromorphone 4 mg/mL from an automated dispensing system, for a client who is receiving hydromorphone 3 mg IM every 6 hours PRN for severe pain. How many mL should the nurse administer to the client? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
Correct answer
0.8
Rationale
3 mg ├À 4 mg/mL = 0.75 mL, rounded to 0.8 mL.