A Nurse Is Caring for a Client in the Nursing

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client in the nursing unit when the physician, during the rounds, prescribes a medication for the client. What appropriate action should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the verbal medication order?

• A) Ask the physician to repeat the dosage.
• B) Ask the physician to spell out the medication name.
• C) Ask a second nurse to listen for accuracy.
• D) Ask the physician to write out the order.

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Definitions:

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Memory Storage

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