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If a nurse administers an overdose of morphine, they may break several laws, including those related to the unauthorized practice of medicine, medication administration protocols, and professional negligence. Such an act could be seen as a violation of the standard of care expected in nursing practice, potentially leading to criminal charges for negligence or even homicide if the overdose results in death. Additionally, it may also breach regulations set forth by nursing boards and healthcare institutions regarding safe medication practices.
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Morphine sulfate 6 mg is ordered in a patient with heart failure It is supplied as 10 mg per ml How many mL should the nurse administer?
.6 or 6/10 of a ml however you want to say it
Should a nurse administer Oxygen if it is not prescribed?
No, if there is not an order given for oxygen or a protocol a nurse may not administer it.
When do you need to call a nurse to administer medication?
This is dependent on your facilities policies. Typically in a hospital setting the registered nurse is the only one who can administer medications.
What is the sentence of administer?
The teacher will administer some tests to determine your placement in the fall semester. The school nurse will administer the medication after lunch.
Do RN'S have to administer a contolled substance?
A controlled substance is one that is addictive. Either a nurse or a doctor may administer a controlled substance. In a hospital setting, the doctor may write the order for the medication, and a nurse will later administer it.
What type of certification is required to administer immunizations?
A nurse can administer an immunization after an order has been written by a doctor.
What are four sentences for the word nurse?
The nurse advised him to quit smoking,Stand back, I am a nurse.I will nurse him back to health.The nurse was fired for injecting herself with morphine.
What is a sentence with the word administer in it?
The nurse will administer the sedative.I need to administer all of this paperwork by Friday.The vet decided to administer a painkiller to the kitten.
Can a nurse practitioner licensed in Georgia administer a diaphragm?
Yes, a trained nurse practitioner in Georgia can fit and prescribe a diaphragm.
What are enrolled nurse responsibilities when caring for a patient with a morphine infusion?
find it your self!
How does the movie The English Patient related to health care?
Not sure what you are looking for but maybe two things. The movie was about a burn patient that required long-term care. Second, his nurse conscientously gave the patient an overdose of morphine because the patient was in so much pain.
What should a nurse due when a child has nuchal rigidity and fever?
administer Tylenol
