A nurse is preparing to administer morphine IV to a 70 kg post-operative patient for pain management. The provider’s order is for morphine 0.1 mg/kg. The nurse draws 7 mg of morphine from a multi-dose vial labeled 10 mg/mL
Purpose and Value These weekly case studies are a vital part of your growth as a nurse. They give you the chance to apply clinical reasoning to realistic patient situations, mirroring the thinking you’ll be expected to demonstrate in both practice and on licensure exams. Each case is designed to help you: Strengthen your clinical […]