The Nurse Is Having Difficulty Reading the Prescribed Dosage on a Handwritten

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is having difficulty reading the prescribed dosage on a handwritten order for a pain medication.The most appropriate action to ensure the client's safety and to minimize legal issues is for the nurse to:

• A) Ask another RN to confirm the order
• B) Request the pharmacist to interpret the order
• C) Call the health care provider to clarify the order
• D) Consult a current drug book to determine the normal dosage range

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