For which of the following is the nurse most likely to follow a protocol?
a. preparation of a patient for a diagnostic procedure
b. adjustment of a patient's blood pressure medications
c. administration of IV fluids
d. management of a patient with acute pain
A
A protocol is a series of standing orders or procedures that should be followed under certain specific conditions. Health care organizations frequently have standing orders or protocols for patient preparation for diagnostic tests or for immediate interventions in life-threatening circumstances.
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