A Physician Has Ordered That a Medication Be Given "Stat

question 21

Multiple Choice

A physician has ordered that a medication be given "stat" for a client who is having an anaphylactic drug reaction. At what time would the nurse administer the medication?

• A) At the next scheduled medication time
• B) Immediately after the order is noted
• C) Not until verifying it with the client
• D) Whenever the client asks for it

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