When the HUC Is Transcribing Doctors' Orders That Are Recorded

question 19

Multiple Choice

When the HUC is transcribing doctors' orders that are recorded at the top of the order sheet,what should the HUC do to prevent an error of omission?

• A)Check the orders on the previous order sheet.
• B)Place diagonal lines in the space below the orders.
• C)Transcribe those orders before faxing or sending the pharmacy a copy.
• D)Transcribe that set of orders before transcribing any other patient's orders.

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