Asked by Tiffany Wisham on May 01, 2024
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The nurse notifies the primary care provider that the patient is experiencing pain.The provider gives the nurse a telephone prescription for morphine 4 mg intravenously every hour as needed for pain.How should the nurse document this telephone order?
A) 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain. Kay Andrews, RN
B) 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain T.O.: Dr. D. Kelly/Kay Andrews, RN
C) 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain V.O.: Dr. D. Kelly/Kay Andrews, RN
D) 09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour V.O. Kay Andrews, RN
Telephone Prescription
A medical prescription given over the phone by a certified healthcare professional, allowing patients to receive medication without an in-person visit.
Morphine
An opioid medication used to treat severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.
- Gain insight into the compliance and safety prerequisites for medication orders and the recording of nursing care.
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Zybrea KnightMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Correct documentation of a telephone order is as follows: "09/02/16 0845 morphine 4 mg intravenously q 1 hour prn pain T.O.: Dr.D.Kelly/Kay Andrews,RN" (date,time,medication,route,frequency of dose,circumstances under which it is to be given,prescriber's name and title,nurses name and title.)The other options demonstrate incomplete documentation of a telephone order.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the compliance and safety prerequisites for medication orders and the recording of nursing care.