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Brittanyd9008

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The medication is ordered as follows: Give 5 ml by mouth four times per day. How many teaspoons will the nurse administer to the client? __________ (units) __________
 
  Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing orders for a newly admitted client with a student. Which statement by the student indicates that the student understands the meaning of a standing order?
 
  1. It is to be given only once and at a specific time.
  2. It is written in advance of a situation, and should be carried out under specific circumstances.
  3. It is usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician, but the exact timing is defined by each facility.
  4. It is administered as required by the patient's condition.



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dyrone

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: One, Teaspoon

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: It is to be given only once and at a specific time is incorrect because this is the definition of a single order.
Rationale 2: A standing order is written in advance of a situation, and should be carried out under specific circumstances.
Rationale 3: It is usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician, but the exact timing is defined by each facility is incorrect because this is the definition of a routine order.
Rationale 4: It is administered as required by the patient's condition is incorrect because this is the definition of a prn order.

Global Rationale: A standing order is written in advance of a situation, and should be carried out under specific circumstances. It is to be given only once and at a specific time is incorrect because this is the definition of a single order. It is usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician, but the exact timing is defined by each facility is incorrect because this is the definition of a routine order. It is administered as required by the patient's condition is incorrect because this is the definition of a prn order.




Brittanyd9008

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


connor417

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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