Which of these findings indicate that a pump to deliver a basal rate of 10 ml per hour plus PRN for pain breakthrough for morphine drip is not working?
- A- The client complains of discomfort at the IV insertion site.
- B- The client states “I just can’t get relief from my pain.”.
- C- The level of drug is 100 ml at 8 AM and is 80 ml at noon.
- D- The level of the drug is 100 ml at 8 AM and is 50 ml at noon.
Answer: C:
The level of drug is 100 mL at 8 AM and is 80 mL at noonThe minimal dose of 10 mL per hour which would be 40 mL given in a four (4) hour period. Only 60 mL should be left at noon.
The pump is not functioning when more than expected medicine is left in the container.
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