The Nurse Is Uncertain of the Meaning of an Abbreviation

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is uncertain of the meaning of an abbreviation used by the physician in ordering medications for the patient. Which of the following is the best action to take regarding this abbreviation?

• A) Contact the physician and ask for clarification of the abbreviation.
• B) Ask the charge nurse to interpret the abbreviation.
• C) Check The Joint Commission's "do not use" list of abbreviations.
• D) Leave the order for the next nurse to complete.

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Definitions:

Theory of Consumer Behavior

A framework that examines how consumers make decisions to allocate their resources on consumption-related items.

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Marginal Utility

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