Receiving a Critical (Panic)value Message Requires the HUC to Document

question 15

Multiple Choice

Receiving a critical (panic) value message requires the HUC to document the name of the person calling and:

• A)read the message or lab values back to the person and immediately notify the patient's nurse and/or doctor if requested to do so.
• B)read the message or lab values back to the person and call the director of nurses immediately.
• C)call the charge nurse immediately.
• D)call security immediately.

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