The Nurse Is Always Intimidated When Asking a Physician to Clarify

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is always intimidated when asking a physician to clarify orders. Which statements should the nurse use to help counteract this feeling?

• A) "I'm sorry, Doctor, but I need for you to repeat the dosage on that medication order."
• B) "Doctor, what was the dosage on that medication you just ordered, and do you want the client to get up in the chair today?"
• C) "How often did you want the furosemide given?"
• D) "Uh, can you tell me if you need for this client to be NPO today?"
• E) "Doctor, what rate did you want for the IV?"

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