The client in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has an order for meperidine (Demerol), an opioid, 75 mg IVP every 2–3 hours PRN for pain. The nurse working in the PACU administers Demerol 50 mg IM...

The client in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has an order for meperidine (Demerol), an opioid, 75 mg IVP every 2–3 hours PRN for pain. The nurse working in the PACU administers Demerol 50 mg IM and 25 mg IVP. Which statement best exhibits how the medication should be charted?

1. Demerol administered IM and IVP, incident report completed.

2. Demerol 50 mg IM in R gluteus maximus and 25 mg slow IVP.

3. Demerol 75 mg administered by slow intravenous route.

4. Demerol 25 mg IM in L ventrogluteal and 50 mg slow IVP.