Order: DSW 1500 mL IV to infuse over 10 hours. What should you set the pump flow rate to in ml/hr?

A. Enteral: Enteral administration delivers medication directly into the gastrointestinal tract, such as oral or tube feedings. It involves absorption through the digestive system, so it passes through the GI tract.

B. Parenteral: Parenteral routes bypass the digestive tract entirely and include intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections. This allows for rapid absorption and avoids the effects of first-pass metabolism.

C. Oral: Oral medications are swallowed and absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, making this an enteral route that passes through the digestive system.

D. Sublingual: Sublingual administration involves placing the medication under the tongue for absorption through the oral mucosa. Although it enters systemic circulation directly, it is still considered part of enteral absorption because it involves the mouth.

A. The chest x-ray should be performed after obtaining consent from the patient's family: While consent may be required for certain procedures, a STAT order indicates urgency and does not delay care for nonemergent consent in standard imaging. Family consent is not a prerequisite in emergency or urgent situations.

B. The chest x-ray should be performed within the next 24 hours: Orders with a 24-hour timeframe are typically labeled as “routine” or “PRN,” not STAT. Waiting up to 24 hours does not meet the urgency implied by STAT.

C. The chest x-ray should be performed during the patient's next scheduled radiology appointment: Scheduling for a routine appointment would delay urgent diagnostic information. STAT orders bypass standard scheduling to prioritize immediate evaluation.

D. The chest x-ray should be performed immediately: STAT indicates that the procedure must be done without delay to assess or address an acute change in the patient’s condition. Immediate performance ensures timely diagnosis and intervention, aligning with the urgency of the order.