How would a nurse ensure that the medication order is accurate?
a. By checking the medication record with the Kardex file
b. By comparing the physician's order with the medication history
c. By comparing the physician's order to the chief complaint
d. By checking the medication record with the original physician's order
ANS: D
Once the health care provider orders the medication, the nurse must verify that the order is accurate. Checking the medication chart or medication record with the physician's original order usually does this.
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