What would be the appropriate interpretation for the following order? Demerol 50 mg IM stat? Administer _______________
A) Demerol 50 mg IM when needed.
B) Demerol 50 mg IM as desired.
C) Demerol 50 mg IM on call to OR.
D) Demerol 50 mg IM immediately.

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"Stat" is a medical abbreviation for the Latin word "statim" which means immediately. Therefore, the appropriate interpretation for this order would be to administer Demerol 50 mg IM immediately.

What Would Be the Appropriate Interpretation for the Following Order