What Is the Priority Action of the Nurse Immediately After

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the priority action of the nurse immediately after receiving a medication telephone order from a physician?

• A) Withhold the medication until the physician signs the order.
• B) Authorize the physician's order with the pharmacy.
• C) Read back the order to the physician for confirmation.
• D) Double-check the order with another registered nurse.

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Sequential Function Chart

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Rectangular block with inputs entering from the left and outputs exiting on the right.

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