What Would Be the Appropriate Interpretation for the Following Order

question 9

Multiple Choice

What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer:_______________

• A)Demerol 50 mg IM when needed
• B)Demerol 50 mg IM as desired
• C)Demerol 50 mg IM on call to OR
• D)Demerol 50 mg IM immediately

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

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