A nurse is caring for a client in a trauma ICU in the middle of the night. The client is having difficulty maintaining blood pressure and the nurse administers a routinely used medication for this problem. This is an example of the nurse implementing which of the following?

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The nurse administering a routinely used medication for an anticipated problem suggests that the order given was a standing order, which are pre-approved orders for specific circumstances that the nurse can initiate without needing to contact the physician. PRN orders are given on an as-needed basis and require the nurse to assess the situation and determine if the order is appropriate. A one-time order is a specific medication or intervention that is given only once. A STAT order is an order for immediate administration but usually given for emergent or life-threatening situations.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client in a Trauma