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The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Morphine Sulfate IV Push

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The nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate IV push to a patient in pain.The morphine comes pre-drawn into a syringe with 0.3 mL of fluid.What action by the nurse is best?


A) Dilute the medication to prevent it from collecting in "dead spaces."
B) Verify with the pharmacy that the dose sent is the correct amount.
C) Using sterile technique, transfer the medication to a tuberculin syringe.
D) Give the medication as ordered and document the patient's response.

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