An RN has been caring for a patient.The nurse received an erroneous order for a medication.The primary health care provider has a reputation for impatience and irritability.Knowing this health care provider's nature,which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A) Clarify the order with the pharmacy.
B) Ask the patient to remember.
C) Clarify the order with the primary health care provider.
D) Ask another nurse to look at the order to try to clarify it.

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Kalhara Dewapura · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A nurse will assess all physician or health care provider orders,and if the nurse determines they are erroneous or harmful,obtain clarification from that physician or health care provider.Calling pharmacy,asking the patient,and asking another nurse are not the best ways to handle erroneous orders.

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