To detect any possible transcription errors, before administering medications the nurse will
1. Compare the order on the medication administration record (MAR) with the prescriber's original order.
2. Telephone the prescriber and review each medication order with him or her.
3. Have another nurse verify that the MAR is written correctly.
4. Have the unit secretary double-check all transcribed orders.
ANS: 1
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