Management of CareQuestion 1852 of 2368
The nurse is concerned that an ordered IV morphine dose seems too high. Which action should the nurse take?
- Give half of the ordered dose and document the change in the chart
- Clarify the dose with the pharmacist or provider before giving it
- Give the dose as ordered, because IV doses are always much smaller
- Ask the client to compare it with their usual oral dose at home
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Correct answer: Clarify the dose with the pharmacist or provider before giving it
Intravenous doses carry higher risks of oversedation and respiratory depression, so unclear doses are clarified first.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administer IV Push Medications: Advantages. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026