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 nurse draw up for administration? (patient weighs 140 lbs on admission)?

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6. 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 nurse draw up for administration? (patient weighs 140 lbs on admission)?

 
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