The patient is receiving morphine 80 mg/hr as a continuous IV infusion. The medication is supplied as 500mg/500ml. How many ml per hour will the nurse set the pump to?
Answer (2)
The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver 80 ml per hour to administer 80 mg of morphine, given that the concentration of the supplied medication is 1 mg/ml. This calculation ensures the patient receives the appropriate dosage without exceeding safety limits. It's important to accurately measure doses in medical settings for effective treatment.
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** 80mL/h** ;
