A 4-year-old child weighing 15 kg is prescribed intravenous morphine for post-operative pain management. The s…

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A 4-year-old child weighing 15 kg is prescribed intravenous morphine for post-operative pain management. The standard pediatric dose is 0.1 mg/kg every 4 hours. The morphine concentration available is 2 mg/mL. What is the most critical safety consideration when administering this medication?

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보기 2: Verify the calculation with another nurse and use a pediatric dosing chart before administration

Double verification with another nurse and use of a pediatric dosing chart are critical safety steps to prevent dosing errors in high-risk medications like morphine. Other options omit essential safety checks.

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보기 1: Calculate the dose as 2 mg and draw up 1 mL of morphine solution

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보기 3: Administer the medication through a peripheral IV line without dilution

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보기 4: Document the administration immediately after drawing up the medication

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A 4-year-old child weighing 15 kg is prescribed intravenous morphine for post-operative pain management. The standard pediatric dose is 0.1 mg/kg every 4 hours. The morphine concentration available is 2 mg/mL. What is the most critical safety consideration when administering this medication?

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