A client complains of "sudden crushing chest pressure" and is having difficulty breathing. A stat dose of nitroglycerin is ordered. What action should the nurse take?
a. Administer this medication at the earliest convenient time.
b. Administer this medication immediately.
c. Administer this medication on a prescribed schedule.
d. Administer this medication as needed.
B
Stat orders require immediate administration of a medication, usually in an emergency situation (e.g., epinephrine for a respiratory or cardiac emergency).
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