The Nurse Is Always Intimidated When Asking a Physician to Clarify

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is always intimidated when asking a physician to clarify orders. Which statements should the nurse use to help counteract this feeling? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

• A) "I'm sorry, doctor, but I need for you to repeat the dosage on that medication order."
• B) "Doctor, what was the dosage on that medication you ordered, and do you want the client up in a chair today?"
• C) "How often did you want the furosemide given?"
• D) "Uh, can you tell me if you need for this client to be NPO today?"
• E) "Doctor, what rate did you want for the IV?"

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Definitions:

Promisor

The person or party in a contract who has made a promise to perform or deliver something to the other party.

Consideration

The value (such as money, a service, or a promise) that is exchanged between parties in a contract.

Unilateral Contract

A promise exchanged for an act.

Nominal Consideration

A token amount in a contract to indicate that a deal has been agreed upon, even if the sum is not reflective of the contract's true value.