ED or cafeteria order?

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" KCL minibottle 50 meq in 1000cc NS, allow pt to bolus through pump, and eat sandwich"

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Specializes in home health, dialysis, others.

I guess the doc didn't want that sandwich in the IV line........! HA HA HA!!!

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Specializes in Oncology.

The patient is bolusing his own potassium? Confusing order.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, educator.

:yeahthat:

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Where on earth do you work? I'm suddenly appreciating our computer order entry ;)

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Home Health.

Is the sandwich for you, or the patient?

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