The nurse reads the prescriber's orders and prepares to administer a medication "as needed." Which order would the nurse plan to implement?
a. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg 1 PO q 6 hours
b. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg 1 PO q 4 hours prn
c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg 1 PO stat
d. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg 1 PO BID
B
Every 4 hours prn, means every 4 hours "as needed."
Every 6 hours is a scheduled medication.
A stat order means immediately.
A medication ordered BID indicates twice daily.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 8
TOP: Nursing Process: Planning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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