carried out until cancelled by another order
standing/routine
done once
single/one time order
carried out immediately
STAT
order must be read back to healthcare provider; must sign w/ credentials, Dr’s name
verbal order
nurse is legally responsible for:
checking order, questioning order, allergies, interactions
T/F: nurse can refuse to give a drug if they feel it is unsafe for the pt
T
T/F: nurse can refuse to give a drug if they feel it is unsafe for the pt
T
rights of med admin
counted every day, second nurse must witness waste
controlled substances