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Morphine sulfate 10 mg IM is ordered. Morphine sulfate 5 mg/mL is available. What volume (mL) should be administered?

0.5 mL

1 mL

1.5 mL

2 mL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

To calculate the volume to be administered, divide the ordered dose by the available concentration:

10 mg ÷ 5 mg/mL = 2 mL

The nurse should administer 2 mL of morphine sulfate 5 mg/mL to give a total dose of 10 mg.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

According to the web, the abdomen is the preferred site for insulin injection because insulin is absorbed more quickly and predictably there.

This helps to maintain a stable blood glucose level and avoid hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

The other choices are not answers because:

Choice A (it is the least painful location for this injection) is incorrect because pain depends on various factors, such as needle size, injection technique, and individual sensitivity. The abdomen may not be the least painful location for everyone.

Choice B (it causes less bruising at the site) is incorrect because bruising can occur at any injection site if the needle damages a blood vessel. The abdomen does not have less blood vessels than other sites.

Choice C (there are fewer insulin side effects when given in this site) is incorrect because insulin side effects are not related to the injection site, but to the dose, type, and quality of insulin. The abdomen does not reduce the risk of side effects such as allergic reactions, weight gain, or low blood sugar.

A. 0.5 mL B. 1 mL C. 1.5 mL D. 2 mL

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

To administer 1 mg of Stadol, we need 1/2 mL of 2 mg/mL injectable solution. .

So, to administer 1 mg of Stadol, the nurse should administer 0.5 mL of the injectable solution.

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Morphine sulfate 10 mg IM is ordered. Morphine sulfate 5 mg/mL is available. What volume (mL) should be administered?

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Why is subcutaneous (SC) insulin usually administered into the abdomen as the preferred site?

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

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Correct Answer is A

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