Author Question: The nurse notes an order on the client's record to administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg orally once ... (Read 73 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse notes an order on the client's record to administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg orally once daily. The nurse interprets this order as which of the following?

1. Stat order
2. Single order
3. Standing order
4. p.r.n. order

Question 2

The nurse understands that the living will:

1. Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse.
2. Is the same as a healthcare proxy.
3. Provides for a designated person to see that the client's wishes are honored when the client no longer can speak for him.
4. Requires a physician's order.

6ana001 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: This is a standing order because it is supposed to be given every day until canceled or facility policy requires a reorder. A STAT order would require the medication be given once now. A single order would indicate that the order be given only once. A p.r.n. order would order the medication be given as needed.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: The living will is referenced before CPR, intubation, or breathing support is begun, so that specific instructions from the client are followed.