A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 15 mg subcutaneously.

The amount available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth.

Use a leading zero if it applies. (Do not use a trailing zero)

Choice A rationale
Potassium iodide is used to treat hyperthyroidism and protect the thyroid gland from radiation, but it does not help lower serum potassium levels.
Choice B rationale
Lactulose is a laxative used to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, but it does not affect serum potassium levels.
Choice C rationale
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat hyperkalemia by exchanging sodium ions for potassium ions in the intestines, thereby lowering serum potassium levels.
Choice D rationale
Acetylcysteine is used as a mucolytic agent and to treat acetaminophen overdose, but it does not have any effect on serum potassium levels.

Choice A rationale
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of dark amber, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor. UTIs are caused by bacteria that infect the urinary tract, leading to inflammation and the presence of pus or white blood cells in the urine. This can result in cloudy urine with a strong odor. Prompt treatment with antibiotics is necessary to resolve the infection and prevent complications.
Choice B rationale
Dehydration can cause dark amber urine, but it does not typically cause cloudiness or an unpleasant odor. Dehydration leads to concentrated urine, which appears darker in color. However, the presence of cloudiness and odor suggests an infection rather than dehydration.
Choice C rationale
Kidney stones can cause dark urine if there is bleeding, but they do not typically cause cloudiness or an unpleasant odor. The passage of a kidney stone can lead to hematuria (blood in the urine), which may darken the urine. However, the symptoms described are more indicative of a urinary tract infection.
Choice D rationale
Liver disease can cause dark urine due to the presence of bilirubin, but it does not typically cause cloudiness or an unpleasant odor. Dark urine in liver disease is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as jaundice, pale stools, and fatigue. The combination of dark, cloudy urine with an unpleasant odor is more suggestive of a urinary tract infection. .