The Physician's Order Indicates the Medication Is to Be Administered

question 18

Multiple Choice

The physician's order indicates the medication is to be administered prn.What does this mean?

• A)It should be administered as needed by the patient.
• B)It should be administered according to the standard protocol.
• C)It should be administered only in an emergency.
• D)It should be administered based on the nurse's judgment.

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