Which of the following is an example of a STAT order?
A) A dose of epinephrine for a client experiencing anaphylactic shock
B) An order for pain medication as needed following surgery
C) An order to increase the dose of a heart medication
D) An order to wean a patient gradually off of prednisone
A
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A STAT order means that a medication must be administered immediately, as is necessary with a client who is experiencing anaphylactic shock. An order for pain medication as needed is a PRN order. Increasing or decreasing a medication is usually not done immediately, but would follow the regular medication timing.
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