When Transcribing an Order,"Observe for SOB and Notify Physician If

question 6

Multiple Choice

When transcribing an order,"Observe for SOB and notify physician if compromised," the HUC:

• A)may need to notify security.
• B)would notify the patient's nurse,who would closely observe the patient's breathing.
• C)would notify the patient's nurse,who would check to see whether the patient was depressed and weepy.
• D)would notify the patient that the doctor wants him or her to observe the strict bed rest order and does not want him or her staying out of bed.

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