Asked by Jamie Ostergaard on Jul 05, 2024
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Ordered: meperidine 60 mg IM stat,for a patient complaining of postoperative pain.
Available: 
How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
A)Estimated dose:
B)DA equation:
C)Evaluation: Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose. 
Meperidine
A synthetic opioid analgesic used to relieve moderate to severe pain, known commonly by its brand name, Demerol.
Postoperative Pain
Pain that occurs after a surgical procedure, which can vary in intensity and duration.
IM Stat
An abbreviation indicating an intramuscular injection to be administered immediately and as quickly as possible, often used in emergency situations.
- Comprehend the process of converting medication dosages from one unit to another.
- Learn how to accurately calculate the dose of medication required based on a given prescription.
- Understand the principles of medication calculations.
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Zybrea KnightJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
a.Estimate: Slightly more than 1 mL
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
b.
c.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the process of converting medication dosages from one unit to another.
- Learn how to accurately calculate the dose of medication required based on a given prescription.
- Understand the principles of medication calculations.