There are 4 types of
orders that Unit Secretaries will see daily.
One-Time or Short Series Orders. An Echocardiograph is a perfect
example of a onetime order. Once completed, it does not have to be repeated,
unless a new order is put in. An H&H is a perfect
example of short series order. It will look something like this: H&H q 6h
x3. This is a onetime order, but it is also for a short period of time.
PRN
Orders. These are orders that given as needed. The medication
Zofran is a classic example. It is used to treat nausea and vomiting. If a
person is experiencing nausea on and off, then this medication will be given
only when the patient is experiencing nausea.
Standing
Orders. These are orders that remain the same until a doctor
or a nurse comes along and changes it. A perfect example of this is a diet
order.
Stat
Orders. Any and everything can be a stat order. A lab, a medication,
a procedure, or test can be ordered stat. And usually, when something is a stat,
that is not good. That means that something is going wrong or has gone wrong.
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