Which activity should be considered the highest priority by the RN?
a. Assessment of a stable patient ready for discharge
b. Administration of daily medications
c. Administration of STAT medications
d. Discharge teaching for a patient with heart failure
ANS: C
The STAT medications order is a priority because STAT means immediately. The other options do not take priority over a STAT order.
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