Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
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.)Question any part of the order that is unclear or inappropriate
Correct answer
A,D,E
Rationale
The correct answers are A, D, and E.
A: Transcribing the order into the client's health record ensures proper documentation and compliance.
D: Obtaining the provider's signature within 8 hours is crucial for legal and accountability purposes.
E: Ensuring that the order is clear, complete, and documented correctly is essential for patient safety and continuity of care.
B and C are incorrect because implementing a recorded order message or repeating the order back to the provider may not provide a legally documented record.
A: Transcribing the order into the client's health record ensures proper documentation and compliance.
D: Obtaining the provider's signature within 8 hours is crucial for legal and accountability purposes.
E: Ensuring that the order is clear, complete, and documented correctly is essential for patient safety and continuity of care.
B and C are incorrect because implementing a recorded order message or repeating the order back to the provider may not provide a legally documented record.