Asked by tatiana vayserberg on Jul 02, 2024
The nurse takes a telephone order from a primary care provider for 40 mEq potassium chloride in 100 mL of sterile water for injection to be infused over 4 hours.Which action must the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the order?
A) Repeat the order to the prescriber even if she believes she understood the order correctly.
B) Immediately notify the pharmacy of the order and verify it with a pharmacist.
C) Ask the unit secretary to listen to the prescriber on the phone to verify the order.
D) Transcribe the order on notepaper and verify the dosage in a drug handbook.
Telephone Order
A directive given by a healthcare provider over the phone for patient treatment or medication.
Potassium Chloride
A chemical compound often used in medicine as a potassium supplement or in food processing as a salt substitute.
Sterile Water
Water that has been purified and treated to remove all microbes and contaminants, used in medical and laboratory settings to ensure safety.
- Know the legal and safety requirements related to medication orders and nursing documentation.
Learning Objectives
- Know the legal and safety requirements related to medication orders and nursing documentation.
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