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HESI Case Study: Mobility Exam Questions and Answers Client was prescribed morphine IV 0.05mg/kg/dose now and every 2 hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. Morphine is available in parenteral dose of 2mg/mL. How much medication should the nurse draw up for administration? (Patient weighs 140 lbs on admission). - Answers140 lb /2.2 lb = 63 kg 63 kg x 0.05 mg = 3.15 mg 3.15 mg / 2 ml = 1.575 ml 1.575 ml (Round) = 1.6 ml Before giving the initial dose of pain medication or antib...

HESI Case Study: Mobility questions and answers graded A+. Client was prescribed morphine IV 0.05mg/kg/dose now and every 2 hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. Morphine is available in parenteral dose of 2mg/mL. How much medication should the nurse draw up for administration? (Patient weighs 140 lbs on admission). - correct answers.140 lb /2.2 lb = 63 kg 63 kg x 0.05 mg = 3.15 mg 3.15 mg / 2 ml = 1.575 ml 1.575 ml (Round) = 1.6 ml Before giving the initi...

Client was prescribed morphine IV 0.05mg/kg/dose now and every 2 hours as needed for moderate to severe pain. Morphine is available in parenteral dose of 2mg/mL. How much medication should the nurse draw up for administration? (Patient weighs 140 lbs on admission). - 140 lb /2.2 lb = 63 kg 63 kg x 0.05 mg = 3.15 mg 3.15 mg / 2 ml = 1.575 ml 1.575 ml (Round) = 1.6 ml Before giving the initial dose of pain medication or antibiotic, which action should the nurse take first? - C) Ask the clie...