A nurse in the intensive care unit consults unit policy and administers a routinely used medication to a client admitted to the unit with severe hypotension.What did the nurse implement in this situation?

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The nurse implemented a standing order, as the medication was routinely used and therefore already ordered for clients with severe hypotension on the unit. A standing order is a pre-approved set of orders for a specific condition or situation that healthcare providers can follow without needing to consult the provider for each individual patient.

A Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit Consults Unit Policy