ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
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To ensure accuracy of a telephone prescription, the nurse should:
B: Question any unclear or inappropriate parts of the order to avoid errors.
C: Transcribe the order into the client's health record for documentation and future reference.
E: Read back the order to the provider to confirm understanding and prevent miscommunication.
Incorrect choices:
A: Obtaining the provider's signature within 8 hours is not relevant to ensuring accuracy during the telephone prescription process.
D: Implementing a recorded order message, although useful, does not involve confirming comprehension with the provider.
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