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
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.
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