The nurse transcribes an order to administer Valium 10 mg IV stat. This order is correctly interpreted by the nurse to mean it should be provided how? (Select all that apply.)
a. As needed
b. Immediately
c. One time only
d. In divided doses
e. Intravenously
ANS: B, C, E
The stat order is generally used on an emergency basis. It means that the drug is to be administered as soon as possible, but only once. IV indicates the route is intravenous. A PRN order means "administer if needed." The order would specify "divided doses" and amount per dose if indicated.
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