A client has a new order for a medication that does not have a termination date. The nurse would place this medication order under which classification on the client's medication administration record?
1. Standing
2. PRN
3. STAT
4. Single
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: A standing order might not have a termination date. This medication may be provided to the client indefinitely.
Rationale 2: A PRN order or an as-needed order permits the nurse to provide the client with the medication when, in the nurse's judgment, the client needs it.
Rationale 3: A STAT order indicates that the medication is to be provided immediately and only once.
Rationale 4: A single order or a one-time order indicates that the medication is to be provided only once.
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