A primary health care provider instructs a nurse to administer a medication to a patient STAT. Which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

Question

A) Insist on obtaining a written report before administering any drug.
B) Administer the drug as ordered by the physician.
C) Forgo obtaining the physician's order after the drug has been administered.
D) Document the administration of the drug only after receiving the physician's order.

Answer 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should administer the drug as instructed without a written order as it is an emergency. The nurse should, however, ensure that the physician's order is obtained after the drug has been administered. Waiting for a written order during an emergency may exacerbate the patient's condition. The nurse should complete the documentation immediately after the administration of the drug and not wait until the physician's order is received.