The patient/client is to receive morphine sulfate 4 mg IV stat. The medication is available as morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL. How many milliliters of medication would the patient/client receive?
A) 0.04
B) 0.4
C) 0.45
D) 0.5

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When solving any problem, first check that the order and the supply are in the same weight measure. For this problem, no equivalent is necessary. Estimate the amount to give. Formula Method: 4 mg/10 mg* 1 mL = 4/10 = 0.4 mL. Proportion (Ratios): 1 mL : 10 mg :: x mL : 4 mg; 10x = 4/10 = 0.4 mL. Proportion (Fractions): 1 mL/10 mg = x/4 mg; 10x = 4/10 = 0.4 mL. Dimensional Analysis: 1 mL/10 mg * 4 mg = 4/10 = 0.4 mL.

The Patient/client Is to Receive Morphine Sulfate 4 Mg IV