When the health care provider prescribes a STAT medication order, when is the nurse expected to administer the medication?
1. Within the next 4 hours
2. Within the next 2 hours
3. Within the next hour
4. As soon as possible
Correct Answer: 4
STAT orders should be given as soon as possible. How long it takes to administer the medication will be determined by the time it takes to obtain the medication, whether it is floor stock or comes from the pharmacy. Facility policy will generally dictate the time period allowed for administration of STAT medication orders.
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