check the electronic MAR and see the following order has been entered: “hydromorphone 0.5 mg STAT”, What should you do?

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Question 8:  After contacting the provider for an order for pain medication, you check the electronic MAR and see the following order has been entered: “hydromorphone 0.5 mg STAT”, What should you do?

  1. Administer the medication intravenously
  2. Administer the medication by mouth
  3. Verify the order with the prescriber
  4. Ask the client how they would like their medication to be given.
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