A nurse is implementing a "now" prescription a provider has just written for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?( select all that apply)

Adminsiter the medication once

Request a renewal of the prescription

Consider the prescription a stat directive

Verify the approprateness of the prescription

Administer the medication within 2hr

 

A nurse is implementing a "now" prescription a provider has just written for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?( select all that apply)

Adminsiter the medication once

Request a renewal of the prescription

Consider the prescription a stat directive

Verify the approprateness of the prescription

Administer the medication within 2hr

ans - Adminsiter the medication once

Step-by-step explanation

A nurse is implementing a "now" prescription a provider has just written for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?( select all that apply)

Adminsiter the medication once

Request a renewal of the prescription

Consider the prescription a stat directive

Verify the appropriateness of the prescription

Administer the medication within 2hr

Reason -)

Now Medication Orders  - are implemented as soon as possible(not right away as, STAT), based on patient need, within 90 minutes of receipt of the written or electronic order. They are more specific than a 1 - time order, and administered 1 - time only but quickly (not immediately ) .

eg - 1g IV Vancomycin piggyback now

ref - Potter and Perry's Fundamentals of Nursing : 2nd edition (page - 495 )