A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record (MAR) prior to administration of medications. Which order should the nurse implement?
a. Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg QD PO
b. Furosemide (Lasix) 20.0 mg qd PO
c. Furosemide (Lasix) 20.0 mg daily
d. Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg PO daily
D
This is a complete order; it contains the medication, dose, route, and time.
QD is no longer an accepted abbreviation; it should be written out as "daily" or "every day."
qd is no longer an accepted abbreviation; it should be written out as "daily" or "every day."
This order does not specify the route to be used.
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