A post-operative patient is receiving 12mg Morphine in 50mL 0.9% Normal Saline via an infusion pump. What is the concentration of Morphine in mg/mL.?

A post-operative patient is receiving 12mg Morphine in 50mL 0.9% Normal Saline via an infusion pump. What is the concentration of Morphine in mg/mL.?

A post-operative patient is receiving 12mg Morphine in 50mL 0.9% Normal Saline via an infusion pump. What is the concentration of Morphine in mg/mL.?

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• A post-operative patient is receiving 12mg Morphine in 50mL 0.9% Normal Saline via an infusion pump. What is the concentration of Morphine in mg/mL.?

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