The nurse is acting as the medication nurse during a cardiorespiratory resuscitation.The health care provider orders medications,which the nurse prepares and administers.Which classification is the most appropriate for the medication orders that are provided by the health care provider?

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During a cardiorespiratory resuscitation, time is of the essence, and the health care provider may order STAT (immediately) medication orders to be administered quickly. PRN orders (as needed) are not appropriate in this situation as they allow for more flexibility in timing. Standing orders may not be specific enough for the situation at hand, and ASAP orders (as soon as possible) do not convey the urgency needed in a cardiorespiratory resuscitation.

The Nurse Is Acting as the Medication Nurse During a Cardiorespiratory