The nurse is reviewing orders for a newly admitted client with a student. Which statement by the student indicates that the student understands the meaning of a standing order?
1. It is to be given only once and at a specific time.
2. It is written in advance of a situation, and should be carried out under specific circumstances.
3. It is usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician, but the exact timing is defined by each facility.
4. It is administered as required by the patient's condition.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: It is to be given only once and at a specific time is incorrect because this is the definition of a single order.
Rationale 2: A standing order is written in advance of a situation, and should be carried out under specific circumstances.
Rationale 3: It is usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician, but the exact timing is defined by each facility is incorrect because this is the definition of a routine order.
Rationale 4: It is administered as required by the patient's condition is incorrect because this is the definition of a prn order.
Global Rationale: A standing order is written in advance of a situation, and should be carried out under specific circumstances. It is to be given only once and at a specific time is incorrect because this is the definition of a single order. It is usually carried out within 2 hours of the time the order is written by the physician, but the exact timing is defined by each facility is incorrect because this is the definition of a routine order. It is administered as required by the patient's condition is incorrect because this is the definition of a prn order.
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