Practice Question
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription for a client via telephone. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the accuracy of the telephone prescription? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Question any part of the order that is unclear or inappropriate_
Rationale:
💎For telephone prescriptions, safety and legal accuracy depend on these steps:
- Clarify anything ambiguous to ensure the order is appropriate and safe.
- Repeat back the complete order to confirm understanding and prevent miscommunication.
- Transcribe it into the health record immediately to ensure proper documentation.
- Obtain a signature from the prescribing provider within the legally required time frame, typically 8 to 24 hours, to meet regulatory compliance and institutional policies.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 5